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BMW X6 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW X6 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the BMW X6. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
31 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 31 launched 2009 to 2025
  • Most recent 18 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/349
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 24 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2023 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW X6?

Not every BMW X6 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

BMW X6 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2009 to 2026

2023 had the most, with 5. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

BMW X6 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’09 1
’10 0
’11 2
’12 3
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 0
’18 2
’19 3
’20 3
’21 3
’22 2
’23 5
’24 4
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW X6 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

Launched 18 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/349 Manufacturer ref. TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls

Defect
Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
Remedy
Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,350 X6 vehicles
Built
7 Aug 2007 to 22 Aug 2017
DVSA lists it as
“X6”, “X6M”

2024 4 recalls

Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

Launched 21 October 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/403 Manufacturer ref. BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)

Defect
Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.
Remedy
Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
318 X6 vehicles
Built
11 May 2014 to 2 Sept 2017

Integrated Braking System

Launched 13 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/383 Manufacturer ref. 0034800200 (OTA)

Defect
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy
Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
888 X6 vehicles
Built
3 Oct 2022 to 14 Aug 2024
DVSA lists it as
“X6M”, “X6”

Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)

Launched 20 May 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/262 Manufacturer ref. 0072630200

Defect
On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
10 X6 vehicles
Built
12 Apr 2024 to 18 Apr 2024
Also covers

Integrated Braking System

Launched 7 March 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/119 Manufacturer ref. BMW - 0034670200

Defect
On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced
Vehicles affected
219 X6 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2023 to 21 Jul 2023
DVSA lists it as
“X6M”, “X6”

2023 5 recalls

On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module

Launched 20 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/354 Manufacturer ref. 0024730100

Defect
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module
Remedy
On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced
Vehicles affected
26 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Mar 2023
DVSA lists it as
“X6M”

Checking potential vehicle damage

Launched 20 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2024/156 Manufacturer ref. 0099410200

Defect
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Vehicles affected
14 X6 vehicles
Built
3 Mar 2023 to 26 Aug 2023
DVSA lists it as
“X6”, “X6M”

The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.

Launched 31 August 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/224 Manufacturer ref. 0032430300 0072500200

Defect
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
Remedy
Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.
Vehicles affected
44,407 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Aug 2007 to 25 Jun 2014
Also covers

On affected vehicles due to an incorrect adjusted torque wrench the screw connection of the flange of the catalytic converter was fastened insufficiently.

Launched 2 May 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/236 Manufacturer ref. 0018940100

Defect
On affected vehicles due to an incorrect adjusted torque wrench the screw connection of the flange of the catalytic converter was fastened insufficiently.
Remedy
Rework the screw connection and install a new gasket.
Vehicles affected
1 X6 vehicle
Built
3 Mar 2023
DVSA lists it as
“X6M”

A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

Launched 24 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/016 Manufacturer ref. 0032390300 0032420300

Defect
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
4,666 X6 vehicles
Built
20 Mar 2014 to 2 Sept 2017
DVSA lists it as
“X6M”, “X6”

2022 2 recalls

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

Launched 22 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/255 Manufacturer ref. 0013440300

Defect
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy
The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Vehicles affected
322,745 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Aug 2019 to 24 Jul 2020

The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident

Launched 1 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/206 Manufacturer ref. 0011280600/0011420600

Defect
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
319,399 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Mar 2014 to 3 Apr 2019

2021 3 recalls

The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time

Launched 14 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/213 Manufacturer ref. 0011130600

Defect
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time and cause thermal incident.
Remedy
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Vehicles affected
18,330 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 Apr 2017 to 22 Aug 2018

The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Launched 22 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/054 Manufacturer ref. 0034550200

Defect
The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
Remedy
Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.
Vehicles affected
139 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Feb 2020 to 19 Oct 2020

The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production

Launched 25 January 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/015 Manufacturer ref. 0012490500 0012560500

Defect
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Remedy
Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
388 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Jul 2020 to 17 Nov 2020

2020 3 recalls

The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications

Launched 11 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2021/072 Manufacturer ref. 0031020200

Defect
The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.
Remedy
Replace the front axle support.
Vehicles affected
10 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Jun 2020
Also covers

The rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roo can be inadequately bonded on the right hand side

Launched 23 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/067 Manufacturer ref. 0051860400

Defect
The rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roof can be inadequately bonded on the Right Hand side
Remedy
Check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty
Vehicles affected
167 X6 vehicles
Built
4 Dec 2019 to 23 Jan 2020
DVSA lists it as
“X6”, “X6M”

The ISOFIX child restraint U-loop may break off the carrier plate

Launched 2 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/397 Manufacturer ref. 0052920200

Defect
The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure.
Remedy
Weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop
Vehicles affected
8,155 X6 vehicles
Built
19 Mar 2014 to 3 Apr 2019
DVSA lists it as
“X6”, “X6M”

2019 3 recalls

Movements of the connector of the blower regulator wiring harness could lead to frictional corrosion

Launched 1 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/192 Manufacturer ref. 0061100500.0061890500

Defect
The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
31,601 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Dec 2006 to 21 Aug 2011
Also covers

Auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit

Launched 1 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/057 Manufacturer ref. 0011150500 0011160500

Defect
The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.
Remedy
The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
5,866 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Oct 2008 to 22 Oct 2011

The idler pulley bolt could become loosened over time

Launched 1 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/018 Manufacturer ref. 0012680400

Defect
The power steering idler pulley may detach.
Remedy
Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.
Vehicles affected
21,123 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Aug 2007 to 18 Mar 2010
Also covers

2018 2 recalls

Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak

Launched 7 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/341 Manufacturer ref. 0011970400 0011420500

Defect
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Remedy
A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
225,449 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Mar 2014 to 21 May 2017

Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification

Launched 8 October 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/262 Manufacturer ref. 0036030200

Defect
Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
19 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Jul 2018 to 1 Aug 2018
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“X6M”, “X6”

2016 1 recall

Power steering may not perform correctly

Launched 21 December 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/300 Manufacturer ref. 003245200

Defect
The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).
Vehicles affected
41 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Sept 2011 to 8 Dec 2015

2013 1 recall

Possibility of fire

Launched 10 September 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/095 Manufacturer ref. 001345200

Defect
Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.
Vehicles affected
21,502 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2009 to 30 Nov 2009

2012 3 recalls

Drive may fail

Launched 6 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/150 Manufacturer ref. 0012390300

Defect
The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
Vehicles affected
22,737 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2006 to 30 Nov 2012
Also covers

Potential fire risk

Launched 18 July 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/078 Manufacturer ref. 0032080200

Defect
The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.
Vehicles affected
5 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Fire may occur

Launched 27 April 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/049 Manufacturer ref. 0011930200

Defect
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
Remedy
The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
Vehicles affected
21 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2011 2 recalls

Short circuit may occur

Launched 17 November 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/147 Manufacturer ref. 0011830200

Defect
Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
Vehicles affected
557 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Nov 2007 to 2 Feb 2011

Risk of fire

Launched 5 October 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/123 Manufacturer ref. 0013080200

Defect
Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.
Vehicles affected
21,923 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Aug 2008 to 12 Jun 2009

2009 1 recall

Brakes may fail

Launched 21 July 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/074 Manufacturer ref. 0034720100

Defect
It has been identified that during the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle brake discs checked for the affected production date. The brake discs will be checked if necessary.
Vehicles affected
53 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 May 2009 to 1 Jun 2009
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 31 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW X6. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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