2009 BMW X6 SAV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X6 SAV years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW X6 SAV. That is the most of any X6 SAV model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 91,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW X6 SAV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 114,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW X6 SAV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW X6 SAV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car has a heavy exhaust fumes coming inside cabin, i had the problem looked at in 2016 and was supposedly fixed but it is much stronger. There is also a perpetual oil leak. It's been taken in 5 times for the oil.
Vehicle has started to smoke from exhaust. Miles are 68k and has had every service done at the dealer as the manufacturer schedule called for. Bmw has diagnosed as needing valve guide seals with a repair bill over $10,000.
Other BMW X6 SAV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 X6 SAV | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 X6 SAV | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 X6 SAV | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 X6 SAV | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 X6 SAV | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW X6 SAV?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW X6 SAV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 BMW X6 SAV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X6 SAV model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.