repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid SACProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-071 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
1Engine
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak.
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other X6 Activehybrid SAC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X6 Activehybrid SAC median. How we score
'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What X6 Activehybrid SAC owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING THE DEALER SINCE FEBRUARY AND THEY CONTINUE TO SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. MY VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR THE PRIORITY LISTING SINCE IT IS A 2010 MODEL AND I LIVE IN GEORGIA.
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