repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
2025 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 BMW X6, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Retired electrician, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 BMW X6 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2025 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 · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Seat belts: front
Risk. A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury…
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
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
2025 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
In owners' words
What X6 owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On December 27, 2025, while using the vehicle’s Automated Park Assistant feature to reverse into my assigned parking space in my enclosed residential garage, my 2025 BMW X6 failed to detect a fixed concrete structural column directly in its path. Rather than braking or alerting me (the driver) to…
Own a 2025 X6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.