Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2007 BMW X6 peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2007 BMW X6
SUV, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 20, 2016 to Jun 20, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2007 suv
Severity index0.02007 suvs average 6.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2007 BMW X6 name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2007 BMW X6
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2007 BMW X6
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 20, 2016Failure Mar 2, 2016Huntersville, NCAir bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V364000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 10875248
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
55 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc… - B612723 Dec 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. - B653423 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ™s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio… - B612723 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. - B522319 Oct 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change. - B660523 Oct 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. - B540421 Oct 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry - B662419 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. - B610120 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained. - B540421 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry. - B170222 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166). - SIB662419 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are … - SIB650222 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit… - SIB640821 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning … - SIB511222 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following LIN faults for electric door sunshade may be present in the BDC fault memory. D90D81-Sunblind rear driver (LIN): Missing LIN-slave D90D84-Sunblind rear passenger (LIN): Missing LIN-slave 8049B2-Sunblind rear driver (LIN): Line interruption 804… - SIB170222 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166). - B611305 Oct 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers impo… - 110712 Jul 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue smoke may also be seen exiting the exhaust system. CAUSE The construction material… - B110916 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear: Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission bell housing. - B110115 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the N63R engine and xDrive. - SIB-61-13-05 Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB - SIB-61-05-12 Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: BATTER DISCHARGED BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE DRIVING PROFILE. THIS IS CAUSED ON SHORT TRIPS (LESS THAN 3 MILES) OR WHEN THE TELEPHONE OR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS USED FOR UP TO 30 MINUTES WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. MODELS X5, X6 ALL MODEL YEARS AFFECTED… - SIB160712 Dec 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. DUE TO HIGH PROPORTION OF ETHANOL IN THE FUEL, THE INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS MAY SWELL. THIS MAY INHIBIT THE MOVEMENT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. *JS - SIB-16-07-12 Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: FUEL GAUGE SHOWS 3/4 FULL AFTER REFUELING DUE TO INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF FUEL LEVEL SENSORS, WITH A HIGH PROPORTION OF ETHANOL, SWELLING AND INHIBIT, ONE OR BOTH, MOVEMENT OF FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. MODEL 2007-2009 E70, E71. *PE UPDATED 1/15/13.… - SIB-11-08-12 Aug 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: DUE TO DAMAGED SEAL RING, DURING ASSEMBLY, ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING FROM ENGINE OIL PUMP VOLUME CONTROL VALVE GASKET SEAL RING. MODELS E70, E71, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE - SIB-12-14-12 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: EXPERIENCING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, A NOISE, LIKE RATTLING, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE UPDATED 10/31/12. *PE MODELS 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. UPDATED 1/18/13.… - SIB-11-07-12 Nov 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AT TIMES WOULD BE ROUGH RUNNING; WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE SEEN EXITING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE OIL IS CONSUMED ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE - SIB-63-05-11 Sep 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE XENON HEADLAMP OFTEN HAVE NO TROUBLE FOUND WHEN RETURNED AND TESTED THRU WARRANTY PARTS SYSTEM. THE ROOT CAUSE IS NOT POSSIBLE TO BE IDENTIFY. *PE - SIB-61-06-11 Sep 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE JBE (JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS) MODULE FAILS PROGRAMMING DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE VEHICLE. *PE - SIB-13-13-10 Sep 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS AN INTERNAL COMPONENT THAT MAY FAIL AND CAUSING DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND LONGER STARTING TIMES. *PE - SIB-63-04-10 Mar 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE BULB HAS FAILED ON THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP. *PE - SIB-61-10-11 Aug 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: E72. THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START OR HAVE A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. A MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH TROUBLE CODES. *RM - SIB-12-15-11 Jul 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM - CN-10E-A02 Dec 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD NOT MEET EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. THERE MAY BE A LONG CRANK AND A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *RM - SIB-13-14-10 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: FUEL INJECTORS MAY CAUSE MISFIRE FAULTS WITH ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION. *RM UPDATED ON 11/1/2013. *KB - SIB-11-03-08 Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB - SIB-24-01-10 Feb 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE EMERGENCY PARK RELEASE CABLE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN THESE MODELS AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DISENGAGE THE PARK LOCK. 2011 E70/E71. UPDATED ON 06/08/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/21/2011. *RM - SI B12 55 06 Jan 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM - SIB-52-08-09 Oct 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE ARE NOISES WHEN ADJUSTING THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEATES. *RM - SIB-65-36-09 Sep 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM - SIB-61-08-10 Aug 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ELCTRONICALLY DISCONNECTING THE JUNCTION BOX WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. *RM - SIB-63-02-01 Aug 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM - SIB-32-04-07 Jun 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM - SIB-16-04-10 Jan 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: TEILECLEARING FOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TANK LEAKAGE (DMTL) SYSTEM. TEILECLEARING PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DMTL SYSTEM (E.G., EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKS, CHECK FILLER CAP MES… - SIB-17-03-09 Oct 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. TURBOCHARGER COOLANT PUMP, CONTROL LINE, ELECTRIC, 0X1016-LINE INTERRUPTION. AN INTER… - SIB-16-02-09 Dec 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES… - SI-B12-28-07 Aug 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAS ENTERED THE ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE AND THAT THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST IS REDUCED. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, AND E71. ALL MODELS WITH NAY ENGINES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 09/30… - SIB-12-17-09 May 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: WATER HAS ENTERED ELECTRONICS BOX BECAUSE THE LID IS NOT PROPERLY FITTED. ONCE IT IS VERIFIED THAT WATER HAS INDEED ENTERED THE ELECTRONICS BOX, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOTH THE LOWER PART OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX AND THE LID OF THE ELE… - SB-12-01-09 May 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR CHECK GAS CAP WARNING ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE DME FOR THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. MODELS E60, E61 (5 SERIES); E70 (X5); E71 (X6); E82, E88 (1 SERIES); E83 (X3); E90, E91, E92, E93 (3… - SI-B12-02-09 May 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM … - SI-B13-04-09 May 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: DURING THE COLD START IN THE MORNING, THE ENGINE RUNS VERY ROUGHLY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. MODELS E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, AND E61. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 4/21/10. *PE UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB… - SI-B51-30-08 Nov 1, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE - SI B63-04-08 Jun 1, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: HEADLAMP MOISTURE: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS. WATER OR CONDENSATION IN ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS. MODELS 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, X5, X6, 1 SERIES, AND 3 SERIES. MODEL YEARS 2000-20008. *PE - SI B12-55-06 Jul 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N54-DIAGNOSIS FOR DME FC 29DC/2FBF FOR MODELS E90, E92 PRODUCED FROM 06/06 AND E93, E60, E61 PRODUCED FROM 03/07. *PE UPDATED 7/8/09. *PE MODELS E82, E88 PRODUCED FROM START 2000 AND E71 PRODUCED FROM START 2000. UPDATED 7/21/10. *PE MODE…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.