2011 BMW X6 M Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 BMW X6 M. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 BMW X6 M
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 BMW X6 M. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 BMW X6 (X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 xDriveM). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–16 / 17–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X6 M model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X6 M model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW X6 M | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW X6 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 BMW X6 M | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 BMW X6 M | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW X6 M | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 BMW X6 M
How do I know if my 2011 BMW X6 M has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 BMW X6 M; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V248000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.