- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
- The risk
- Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2016 BMW X6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 BMW X6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2019 for the child seat.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical X6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 BMW X6 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2016 BMW X6 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW X6: every year compared
All X6 years2016 BMW X6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW X6 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series GT | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series Phev | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 5 Series GT | 83 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 5 Series | 83 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 4 Series | 49 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 2 Series | 18 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 BMW X6
Does the 2016 BMW X6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 BMW X6: child seat (November 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 BMW X6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 BMW X6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW X6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 BMW X6 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data