2024 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW X6, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

2024 BMW X6

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 BMW X6 has problems

9 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
Electronic stability control (ESC)60
Service brakes60
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Forward collision avoidance20

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

5 recalls

2024 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.

57%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

New

Recall 26V-422 · Jul 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles · 246 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 24V-739 · Oct 2, 2024 · 11,579 vehicles · 11,209 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 24V-104 · Feb 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles · 243,841 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2025 Q3

Air bags

Recall 23V-622 · Sep 7, 2023 · 2,352 vehicles · 2,303 repaired

Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
98%repaired · 2025 Q2

Air bags: knee bolster

Recall 23V-471 · Jul 10, 2023 · 1,981 vehicles · 1,934 repaired

Risk. A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

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

2024 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

2024 BMW X6 safety ratings

2024 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 electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…
Complaint 11677190 · Jul 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was…
Complaint 11655509 · Apr 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the…
Complaint 11639115 · Jan 28, 2025

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