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2015 BMW X6 Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 BMW X6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW X6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 BMW X6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW X6, describing incidents dated May 12, 2018 to December 2, 2024.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Child Seat 1 complaint
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 9 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11629551 · Filed

    Car goes into limp mode on highway. Shakes very bad and I lose power to my car speed going from 65-70mph to 30-40mph forcing the car trying to get to a safe area to see why my car suddenly lost power. After dodging all the close call accidents from me trying to pull over I come to a complete stop…

  • ODI #11558311 · Filed

    The vehicle moonroof shattered for no reason at all it was as if an explosion occurred, forcing the glass upwards.

  • ODI #11423540 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2015 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V755000 (Engine and…

Read all 9 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 BMW X6 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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 November 3, 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.

Other BMW X6 model years

Check your 2015 BMW X6 VIN

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