2015 BMW X6 recalls & problems

1 recall 9 complaints 1 investigation

1recalls
9owner complaints
1crashes reported
1fires reported
4 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW X6 and 9 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2015 BMW X6 recalls

Child Seat · NHTSA 19V823000 · Nov 18, 2019

Problem: 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.

Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: 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.

32,760 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2015 BMW X6 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine 3
010
Service Brakes 2
102
Child Seat 1
000
Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
102
Engine and Engine Cooling 1
000
Fuel/Propulsion System 1
000
Power Train 1
000
Unknown or Other 1
000
Visibility/Wiper 1
000

NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Engine · Dec 9, 2024 · TX

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 and car is shaking out of control so I turn it off and turn it back on but my car…

Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 9, 2024 · TX

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 and car is shaking out of control so I turn it off and turn it back on but my car…

Power Train · Dec 9, 2024 · TX

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 and car is shaking out of control so I turn it off and turn it back on but my car…

Unknown or Other · Dec 4, 2023 · GA

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · Jul 6, 2021 · 134,000 miles · NY

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 Engine Cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not…

Engine · Nov 3, 2020 · 46,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 BMW x6. The contact stated that the vehicle as driven all morning and when the contact reached another patient home and parked the vehicle on the residential road. The contact was advised that the vehicle the vehicle was emitting smoke under the hood and within a moment, the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was present and extinguished the…

Child Seat · Feb 27, 2020 · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW x6. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V823000 (child seat) however, the parts for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hansel BMW of santa rosa (2925 corby ave, santa rosa, ca 95407) was contacted and it was…

Engine · Dec 13, 2019 · 85,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW x6. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and the drive train malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and managed to drive at low speeds to park ave BMW (216 nj-17, rochelle park, nj 07662, (201) 843-7900). The dealer diagnosed that the crank shaft fractured and the engine needed…

Service Brakes · Feb 28, 2019 · 33,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW x6. The contact stated that the brakes were faulty. The contact also stated that the tread on the brakes were almost gone because they made a grinding sound when attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact called BMW of fort walton beach (1000 n beal pkwy nw, fort walton beach, fl 32547, (850) 863-8352) where it was diagnosed that new rear and…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Feb 4, 2019 · 57,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injured

I was driving hwy 80 the traction control malfunction light came on and in a split second I lost control of vehicle. I started to skid toward wall dividers and quickly braked. Then the brakes locked up causing me to crash on to the divided. This vehicle was purchased with anti lock brakes. This was definitely a BMW malfunction!

Service Brakes · Feb 4, 2019 · 57,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injured

I was driving hwy 80 the traction control malfunction light came on and in a split second I lost control of vehicle. I started to skid toward wall dividers and quickly braked. Then the brakes locked up causing me to crash on to the divided. This vehicle was purchased with anti lock brakes. This was definitely a BMW malfunction!

Visibility/Wiper · May 16, 2018 · 32,000 miles · TX

My sunroof exploded while driving on the hwy 69 in houston, tx. It was a clear sunny day. No heavy duty vehicles were around me, nor did anything hit my sunroof. It exploded from inside out. I thought someone had fired a gun because that's what it sounded like. I had to call for assistance because I was to frantic to drive or do anything. I am so nervous to drive that vehicle.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 BMW X6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2015 BMW X6, the most recent one (19V823000) for child seat. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X6?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (3), service brakes (2), child seat (1).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2015 BMW X6?

Owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.

Is NHTSA investigating the 2015 BMW X6?

NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.