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.
2014 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW X6, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-138 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW X6 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Air bags
4Power train
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 BMW X6 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 · 2020 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction.
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
2014 vs. every other X6 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 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What X6 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V138000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2016 ABOUT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG OF MY 2014 BMW X6 HOWEVER IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2016 AND EVEN THOUGH I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL BMW CENTER SEVERAL TIMES(SANTA ROSA), I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…
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