NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Bmw X6
The 2018 Bmw X6 has 4 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Bmw X6, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
CHILD SEAT
NHTSA #19V823000Reported November 18, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
Free 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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA #18V614000Reported September 12, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
Free 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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NHTSA #18V439000Reported June 28, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
Safety consequence
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 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.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #17V727000Reported November 17, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
Free 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.