2015 BMW X6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X6 years
- Not enough data 7th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW X6. That ranks 7th out of 21 X6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 65,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 BMW X6 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 | 3 | 33% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 BMW X6 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Child seat
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car goes into limp mode on highway. Shakes very bad and I lose power to my car speed going from 65-70mph to 30-40mph forcing the car trying to get to a safe area to see why my car suddenly lost power. After dodging all the close call accidents from me trying to pull over I come to a complete stop…
The vehicle moonroof shattered for no reason at all it was as if an explosion occurred, forcing the glass upwards.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V755000 (Engine and…
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 bmw x6. The contact stated that the vehicle as driven all morning and when the contact reached another patient home and parked the vehicle on the residential road. The contact was advised that the vehicle the vehicle was emitting smoke under the hood and within a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x6. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v823000 (child seat) however, the parts for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hansel…
Other BMW X6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 X6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 X6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 X6 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 X6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 X6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 X6 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 X6 | 9 | 10 |
| 2019 X6 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 X6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 X6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 X6 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 X6 | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 X6 | 25 | 5 |
| 2012 X6 | 32 | 7 |
| 2011 X6 | 31 | 11 |
| 2010 X6 | 15 | 9 |
| 2009 X6 | 19 | 10 |
| 2008 X6 | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 X6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 X6 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X6?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, child seat problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW X6?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 BMW X6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X6 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.