repaired · 2022 Q1
Child seat
Risk. Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2019 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW X6, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-823 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW X6 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Parking brake
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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 · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Suspension: rear
Risk. If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
NHTSA crash tests
2019 BMW X6 safety ratings
2019 BMW X6 SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What X6 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was in an accident on the interstate 195 in New Bedford, MA. My car was pushed into the guardrail on the driver's side. The air bag in the the side of my seat deployed and ruptured releasing hot gases and burned me through my clothes. I received 1st and 2nd degree burns and was treated at a local…
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