2015 BMW X6
1 recall and 9 owner complaints on record for this model year.
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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.
Remedy: 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.
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Water may come into contact with the starter relay and gradually cause corrosion. This could affect the electrical connection inside the relay and make the engine difficult to start. It may also result in a short circuit and could cause the starter to overheat leading to a fire when the vehicle is in motion or when it is parked with the ignition off. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The engine starter’s electrical contacts may overheat and cause the vehicle to start improperly. Continued starting attempts can intensify the overheating and ignite surrounding components, potentially leading to a vehicle fire while driving or shortly after parking. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
I WAS DRIVING HWY 80 THE TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AND IN A SPLIT SECOND I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I STARTED TO SKID TOWARD WALL DIVIDERS AND QUICKLY BRAKED. THEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO CRASH ON TO THE DIVIDED. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS WAS DEFINITELY A BMW MALFUNCTION!
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 MOMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ADVISED WHY OR WHERE THE FIRE INITIATED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO COLLISION CENTER AND THE COLLISION CENTER ADVISED THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
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 and car is shaking out of control so I turn it off and turn it back on but my car still shakes out of control. After sitting on the side of the road with traffic zipping past me for about 30 minutes I turned my car back on and the shaking went away. Days later the car did it again but I was in city streets I pulled over and turned off the car and waited 30 minutes again. The next day I took it to a mechanic shop and told me the high pressure fuel pump has gone out and there is metal shaving in the gas tank and in the lines. To repair my car it would cost me near $3,500!
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 Engine Cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
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 BMW OF SANTA ROSA (2925 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, LOST POWER, AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND MANAGED TO DRIVE AT LOW SPEEDS TO PARK AVE BMW (216 NJ-17, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662, (201) 843-7900). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE BRAKES WERE ALMOST GONE BECAUSE THEY MADE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF FORT WALTON BEACH (1000 N BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547, (850) 863-8352) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT NEW REAR AND FRONT BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THE CONTACT INSTALLED THE REAR BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY; HOWEVER, THE FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARTIALLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY 69 IN HOUSTON, TX. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. NO HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES WERE AROUND ME, NOR DID ANYTHING HIT MY SUNROOF. IT EXPLODED FROM INSIDE OUT. I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD FIRED A GUN BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE. I HAD TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE BECAUSE I WAS TO FRANTIC TO DRIVE OR DO ANYTHING. I AM SO NERVOUS TO DRIVE THAT VEHICLE. IT WAS A BLESSING I DIDN'T HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEY WANT ME TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OUT OF MY POCKET OR FILE THE REPAIRS ON MY INSURANCE, BMW NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY..
Filed by owners of this model year and unverified by NHTSA — one person’s account, not an established fact.
The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting failures or short circuits. If a short circuit occurs, either when attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibration-related movement of the deposits, it could cause a thermal event and increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The failure concerns the RSW22 starter, type RWT (reinforced for watertightness). Increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can lead to the formation of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn can increase the resistance of the relay contact, causing accidental ignition or even short circuits, possibly leading to a thermal reaction and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-up and may break. In this case, the reduced braking performance requires greater force and the braking distance may increase. In addition, the ABS and DSC brake control systems are not assisted. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The software-based overload protection function cannot sufficiently prevent the starter being overloaded in the event of repeated long start-up attempts. The starter may overheat or sparks may be produced as a result of an increased current flow. This increases the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing to unfold sufficiently. As a result, it may not be able to deploy correctly in the event of an accident, leading to a reduction in the restraint effect, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
The dashboard in the affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to the manufacturer specifications. In the event of anaccident, the passenger side airbag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury to the frontpassenger. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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