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2023 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW X6, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-821 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 BMW X6 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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
2023 BMW X6 safety ratings
2023 BMW X6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What X6 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX, an authorized dealership, BMW of [XXX], performed a front suspension repair on my Certified Pre-Owned 2023 BMW X6 M50i (VIN: [XXX]). The technicians failed to torque the front lower control arms to factory specifications, releasing a structurally unstable vehicle back onto public roads.…
Own a 2023 X6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.