2018 BMW X6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2018 BMW X6, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2018 BMW X6
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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Child seat
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.
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…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
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.
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.
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Suspension: lower arm
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.
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.
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Suspension
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.
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW X6 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“During operation in DRIVE, the vehicle would shift to PARK, without the control lever being operated. This occurred intermittently, but with greater frequency over time. The safety concern is that it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2022 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW X6 equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tires, Tire Size: 255/50/R19, DOT number: UN64P9784417. While his wife was driving 70 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2021 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 BMW X6 (X6 M, X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–18 / 19–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW X6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BMW X6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW X6 | 8 | 4 |
| 2009 BMW X6 | 10 | 19 |
| 2010 BMW X6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2011 BMW X6 | 11 | 31 |
| 2012 BMW X6 | 7 | 32 |
| 2013 BMW X6 | 5 | 25 |
| 2014 BMW X6 | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 BMW X6 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 BMW X6 | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 BMW X6 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW X6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 BMW X6 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 BMW X6 | 10 | 9 |
| 2021 BMW X6 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 BMW X6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 BMW X6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW X6 | 5 | 9 |
| 2025 BMW X6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X6 | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2018 BMW X6
How do I know if my 2018 BMW X6 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2018 BMW X6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 17V727000).
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.