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2023 BMW X6 problems

NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2023 BMW X6, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X6.

At a glance

Complaints
1
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
552
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
90

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
STRUCTURE1100.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
structural or corrosion1100.0%0.82
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate1100.0%0.99

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

23V821000

Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 (excerpt)

Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

90 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13
EQUIPMENT12
ENGINE11
STRUCTURE8
SEATS6
POWER TRAIN4
STEERING4

11036377

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.

11035396

Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.

Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not co

11035497

Date: 2026-06-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

11034450

Date: 2026-06-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above-mentioned fault occurs, the red Check Control warning l

11033033

Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.

A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the redair bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: Short circuit to negative terminal 930

11033035

Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.

DELIVERY STOP: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING

11032744

Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

11032741

Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on".

11032743

Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the

11030061

Date: 2026-03-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
X61

Same model, other years

All model years | All BMW models

Other BMW models, 2023

  • X1: 70 complaints
  • I4: 45 complaints
  • X7: 44 complaints
  • IX: 38 complaints
  • X5: 33 complaints
  • X3: 15 complaints
  • 740I: 12 complaints
  • 760I: 11 complaints

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