2024 BMW X6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 1, 2026 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other X6 years
Not enough data 7th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW X6. That ranks 7th out of 21 X6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (6 complaints, 67%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

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2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 photographed at the 2010 Washington Auto Show.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 BMW X6 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)6
Service Brakes6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)667%———
Service Brakes667%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic556%———
Forward Collision Avoidance222%———
Unknown or Other111%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 5 complaints
2024: 5202452025: 420254

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 BMW X6 recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control moduleJul 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V422000 · 428 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control moduleOct 2, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V739000 · 11,579 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module; electronic stability control (esc)Feb 12, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Air bagsSep 7, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V622000 · 2,352 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Air bags:knee bolsterJul 10, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V471000 · 1,981 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.

Risk: A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Jul 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11677190

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Apr 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655509

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Jan 28, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639115

Component or System: Integrated Brake System Description of the Issue: The issue with the Integrated Brake System on my vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) was fully resolved by BMW of Fort Lauderdale on January 13, 2025. All repairs were completed, including replacement of necessary components, as indicated in…

Service Brakes · received Jan 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11635777

The braking system of my 2024 BMW X6 (VIN: [XXX] ) is critically malfunctioning due to the unresolved safety recall 24V-104. The Integrated Brake System has failed, resulting in warning lamps and error messages on the dashboard. This has also caused essential safety systems, such as Adaptive Cruise…

Service Brakes · received Dec 16, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11630853

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW X6?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 BMW X6?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 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 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.