2009 BMW X6 SAVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW X6 SAV, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 BMW X6 SAV has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2009 BMW X6 SAV recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other X6 SAV 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 SAV median. How we score

'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What X6 SAV owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY CAR HAS A HEAVY EXHAUST FUMES COMING INSIDE CABIN, I HAD THE PROBLEM LOOKED AT IN 2016 AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BUT IT IS MUCH STRONGER. THERE IS ALSO A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK. IT'S BEEN TAKEN IN 5 TIMES FOR THE OIL.
Complaint 11058011 · Jan 2, 2018 · 114,000 miles
VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. MILES ARE 68K AND HAS HAD EVERY SERVICE DONE AT THE DEALER AS THE MANUFACTURER SCHEDULE CALLED FOR. BMW HAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING VALVE GUIDE SEALS WITH A REPAIR BILL OVER $10,000.
Complaint 10957853 · Mar 1, 2017 · 68,000 miles

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