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2017 BMW X6 Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 BMW X6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2017 BMW X6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 BMW X6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X6, describing incidents dated December 4, 2019 to August 9, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Child Seat 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11756102 · Filed

    My car was running normal and suddenly red warning lights came on and it said “engine overheated, pull over and turn off car immediately.” I did pull over but I was inside an interstate tunnel. I tried to give it a bit of gas to get out of the tunnel but the car would not power with pedal pressure…

  • ODI #11557592 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 BMW X6. The contact that while starting the vehicle, the check air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. The contact called a local dealer, but the vehicle was not…

  • ODI #11300089 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V823000 (CHILD SEAT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 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.

Incorrect Tire Information Label/FMVSS110

NHTSA #17V327000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 18, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 24 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 15, 2017 · Vehicles built April 4, 2017 – April 12, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. 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

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