- 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
2018 BMW X6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 BMW X6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2019 for the child seat.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical X6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 BMW X6 recalls 4
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
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- The risk
- The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
- The risk
- If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
- The risk
- Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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BMW X6: every year compared
All X6 years2018 BMW X6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW X6 | 0 | 4 | B | |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 81 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series Phev | 81 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series GT | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series Phev | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 4 Series | 34 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 2 Series | 3 | 0 | B | 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 2018 BMW X6
Does the 2018 BMW X6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 BMW X6: child seat (November 2019); lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (September 2018); lower arm (June 2018); suspension (November 2017). 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 2018 BMW X6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 BMW X6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: 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 2018 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