2018 BMW X6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X6 years
- Not enough data 14th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW X6. That ranks 14th out of 21 X6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW X6 recalls (4)
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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
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.
Risk: If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Suspension
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.
Risk: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
During operation in DRIVE, the vehicle would shift to PARK, without the control lever being operated. This occurred intermittently, but with greater frequency over time. The safety concern is that it occurred while in traffic and even occurred on an Interstate highway, while at momentary stop. When…
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X6 equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tires, Tire Size: 255/50/R19, DOT number: [redacted]. While his wife was driving 70 MPH, the passengerâs side rear tire delaminated two tread belts and began whipping inside of the wheel well. Due to the failure, a…
WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO FIX AVAILABLE YET, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO TRANSPORT A CHILD. I WAS ADVISED BY A BMW DEALERSHIP THEY COULD GET THE PARTS. HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST A WEEK WITH NO REMEDY AND WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THEY WERE STILL TRYING. CALLED BMW CORPORATE…
Multiple issues with the front system and causes instability, issues with the suspension and the early warning system. Never was fixed properly from bmw tenafly
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 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 X6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 X6 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 X6 | 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 2018 BMW X6?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW X6?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.