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2018 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW X6, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-823 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.

2018 BMW X6
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 69%Owner complaints41 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 BMW X6 has problems

4 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
Power train10
Service brakes10
Steering10
Suspension10
Tires11

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

4 recalls

2018 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.

69%repaired · 2022 Q1

Child seat

Recall 19V-823 · Nov 18, 2019 · 32,760 vehicles · 22,606 repaired

Risk. Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q1

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 18V-614 · Sep 12, 2018 · 33 vehicles · 28 repaired

Risk. The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q4

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 18V-439 · Jun 28, 2018 · 43 vehicles · 43 repaired

Risk. If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q2

Suspension

Recall 17V-727 · Nov 17, 2017 · 33 vehicles · 31 repaired

Risk. Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2018 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 BMW X6 safety ratings

2018 BMW X6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 BMW X6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What X6 owners report

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

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 occurred while in traffic and even occurred on an Interstate highway, while at momentary stop. When…
Complaint 11447297 · Jan 13, 2022

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