2011 BMW X6 Sav Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 BMW X6 Sav, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 BMW X6 Sav
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)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 BMW X6 Sav have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 118,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Within the first year of owning my vehicle (BMW x6) i had engine performance issues, which required sensors to be replaced. And several months later i had to replace a water pump. After owning my vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 30, 2016 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 Sav model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X6 Sav model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW X6 Sav | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW X6 Sav | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 BMW X6 Sav | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 BMW X6 Sav | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW X6 Sav | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 BMW X6 Sav | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2011 BMW X6 Sav
How do I know if my 2011 BMW X6 Sav 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 Sav; 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 14V176000).
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.
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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.