2019 BMW X6 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2019 BMW X6 recalls, newest first
Nov 18, 2019Child SeatBMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 to 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.
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign 19V823000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 27, 2019Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018 to 2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019 to 2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018 to 2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or Rolls Royce at 1 877 877 3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371.
NHTSA campaign 19V684000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 28, 2018Suspension, RearBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
Risk: If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V680000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 12, 2018Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign 18V614000 · BMW of North America, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2019 BMW X6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 BMW X6. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2019 BMW X6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.