NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 BMW X6 M Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 BMW X6 M has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 BMW X6 M. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW X6 M. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
NHTSA #19V823000 · Child Seat · NHTSA notice
Reported November 18, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 32,760 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 23, 2020 · Vehicles built March 4, 2014 – May 16, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Safety consequence
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wheel Bolts May Loosen
NHTSA #18V614000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 33 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified November 1, 2018 · Vehicles built July 15, 2018 – July 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Safety consequence
The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improperly Torqued Wishbone Suspension Bolts
NHTSA #17V727000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported November 17, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 33 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 11, 2018 · Vehicles built October 3, 2017 – October 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Safety consequence
Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW X6 M model years
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