2012 BMW X6

32 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed May 14, 2024Failure Apr 30, 2024170,000 milesPerrysburg, OHPower train

   The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front driveshaft universal joint. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V138000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11588636
2. Filed May 12, 2023Failure Mar 27, 2023Cleveland, OHElectrical system, Exterior lighting

   Took vehicle in to get checked. Had a hose replaced due to antifreeze leak. After picking vehicle up. Interior lights doesn’t work, signal lights doesn’t work, and or emergency brakes doesn’t work. My car was perfectly fine since I’ve had it. Never experienced this issue before.

   NHTSA complaint 11521696
3. Filed Apr 13, 2023Failure Apr 6, 202380,000 milesPalmetto, FLFuel system, Gasoline

   The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the engine malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fuel injector malfunction. The contact was then referred to the BMW dealer; however, the dealer informed him that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given the same information. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11516854
4. Filed Jul 21, 2022Failure Jul 9, 2022Indianapolis, INElectrical system

   Vehicle shifts into neutral while driving and then cuts off.

   NHTSA complaint 11475095
5. Filed Sep 12, 2021Failure Aug 11, 2021Bronx, NYFuel/propulsion system

   High pressure Fuel pump went bad at 110k miles causing it to burn out modules luckily no fire started . Very dangerous car stopped randomly almost crashed .

   NHTSA complaint 11432652
6. Filed Sep 2, 2021Failure Jul 29, 2021Bronx, NYEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

   Fuel pump stopped working almost died on highway after car stalled and wouldnt let me drive while it turned off . I cant believe a fuel pump is bad at 107 k miles . Ive read multiple forums on same issue w other x6 this needs immediate attention someone could die .

   NHTSA complaint 11431450
7. Filed Jul 20, 2021Failure Aug 1, 202074,900 milesHampton, GAEngine

   The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that there was an unknown recall associated to the VIN. The dealer completed recall repairs. The contact stated on July 16, 2021 while her husband was driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,900.

   NHTSA complaint 11425631
8. Filed Mar 1, 2021Failure Jul 3, 2020103,000 milesMaywood, ILEngine

   WHILE DRIVING OIL LEAKING FROM OIL COOLING UNIT ONTO SERPENTINE BELT CAUSING IT TO BREAK AND TWAINS INTO (INGESTED) THE ENGINE CAUSING TIMING CHAIN ISSUES.

   NHTSA complaint 11398563
9. Filed Jan 14, 2021Failure Jul 8, 202090,000 milesBurbank, CAEngine, Power train

   DRIVESHAFT WEAR, ENGINE TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION/CIRCUIT BOARD.

   NHTSA complaint 11388188
10. Filed Nov 11, 2020Failure Oct 27, 202095,000 milesBurbank, CAEngine, Power train, Suspension

    DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL BALL JOINT MALFUNCTION. SHOWS IT'S ON RECALL . ENGINE TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FAILURE. ENGINE COOLANT MALFUNCTION. THE CAR STALLS FROM THE TURBOS MALFUNCTIONING & I FEEL THE LEFT WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF FROM DRIVESHAFT WHICH MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN YOU ACCELERATE.

    NHTSA complaint 11374211
11. Filed Aug 28, 2020Failure Apr 3, 202080,000 milesHouston, TXEngine

    REDUCED POWER TO MY ENGINE.WHEN IN MOTION AND ON THE HIGHWAY.

    NHTSA complaint 11351901
12. Filed May 27, 2020Failure Aug 1, 2019300 milesClarksburg, MDEngine

    ENGINE BURNING OIL . A LOT EVERY 300 MILE NEED ADD OIL. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 11326137
13. Filed Jul 25, 2019Failure Feb 1, 2019Orlando, FLPower train, Steering, Unknown or other

    MY CAR PULLS HARD AND SHUDDERS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR REVERSING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SHOPS HAVE TOLD ME BUT THEY ARE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING WHAT ISSUE IS. MY BROTHER SAID IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSFER CASE OR ALL WHEEL DRIVE NOT WORKING. SHAKES HARD AT EVERY TURN LIKE WHEEL IS DRAGGING. MY TURBO'S HAVE BEEN LEAKING SINCE THE DAY I GOT CAR AND BMW NEVER ADVISED ME AFTER I HAVE REPEATEDLY TOLD THEM MY CAR ISNT DRIVING AT MAX POTENTIAL. IM ALWAYS TOLD A LOT OF WHITE STEAM OR SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST IS NORMAL. HAVE HAD MY CAR AT BMW SERVICE MORE THAN IVE BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE IT. REPLACED CAR BATTERY MYSELF BECAUSE CAR KEPT SAYING LOW POWER MODE AND BMW SERVICE CHARGED ME $800 SAYING IT WAS NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.. IT WASNT THE ISSUE. CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE A WEEK LATER. I COULDNT DRIVE IT FOR 2 WEEKS THEN FINALLY HAD IT TOWED TO A REGULAR SHOP WHICH SAID IT WAS THE SPARK PLUGS! NOW CAR TRANSFER CASE HAS BEEN BAD FOR PAST 6 MONTHS.

    NHTSA complaint 11234876
14. Filed Jul 17, 2019Failure Jun 28, 2019120,000 milesFerderal WAY, WAEngine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLES CEASED TO FUNCTION AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW NORTHWEST (4011 20TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98424, (253) 922-8700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TWO DAMAGED VANOS SOLENOIDS AND THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11232878
15. Filed May 12, 2019Failure Apr 1, 201983,400 milesOrlando, FLFuel/propulsion system, Power train, Steering

    CAR IS JUMPING FORWARD WHEN IM COMING TO A STOP AT LIGHTS. ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME ONE TIME. IT ALSO SHIVERS WHEN TURNING SLOW OR BACKING UP AND SLOWLY ACCELERATION. I CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING SO THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A BAD TIRE BUT REALIZED UPON RESEARCH IT COULD BE DRIVE TRAIN OR POWER STEERING. NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE FRONT GRILL AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK A WEEK AGO. LIFTED THE HOOD AND LOOKED AROUND. SAW FLUID BAKED ONTO A NOZZLE BUT COULDNT READ WHAT FLUID COMPARTMENT IT WAS.. JUST RESEARCHED ISSUES IM HAVING ONLINE AND SAW IT IS THE POWER STEERING NOZZLE, WHICH ACTUALLY HAD A RECALL BACK THE YEAR MY CAR WAS MADE FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSING FIRES! SCARY STUFF CONSIDERING I HAD SMOKE COMING OUT OF ENGINE GRILL LAST WEEK.. MY CAR HAS BEEN AT BMW SERVICE DEPT HALF OF THE TIME IVE OWNED IT BECAUSE I NOTICE IT NOT FEELING OR DRIVING CORRECT FOR THE ENGINE I HAVE AND WHEN I HAD WARRANTY SO MANY ISSUE'S WERE IGNORED AND MADE WORSE BY THE HORRIBLE TECH'S THEY HAVE. MY TURBO'S HAVE BEEN LEAKING FOR A WHILE CAUSING MY CAR TO NOT PERFORM 100%, THEY NEVER ADVISED ME AND ALWAYS SAID CAR DROVE FINE. MY COOLANT WAS LEAKING BADLY AND AFTER DROPPING MY CAR WITH THEM, THEY GAVE IT BACK STATING IT WAS FIXED. I DROVE FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS AND REALIZED THE TECH NEVER PUT COOLANT BACK IN AND THE LIST GOES ON..

    NHTSA complaint 11207055
16. Filed May 9, 2019Failure Aug 24, 201765,000 milesBellevue, WAEngine

    HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION, WATER PUMP WENT OUT - ENGINE OVER HEATED

    NHTSA complaint 11206566
17. Filed Dec 29, 2018Failure Dec 20, 2018102,000 milesHercules, CAPower train

    HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2012 BMW X6 3.5 X DRIVE MODEL. IT HAS LESS THEN 100K MILES ON IT AND IT TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND THE DEALER TOLD THAT ME THEY DONT LAST MORE THEN 100K MILES AND IT CAN NOT BE REPAIRED AND MUST BE FULLY REPLACED WHICH THEY GAVE ME A EST $6,000.00 WHAT I DOINT UNDERSTAND IS THIS A MAIN COMPONENT AND IT SHOULD NOT FAIL OR BE MADE TO FAIL BEFORE 100K MILES, THEY ARE HAVE A RECALL ON THE DRIVE SHAFT WHICH FAILS ALSO WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSFER CASE. COULD PLEASE REVIEW THIS ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THANK YOU

    NHTSA complaint 11164043
18. Filed Sep 26, 2017Failure Sep 25, 201777,600 milesDundalk, MDUnknown or other

    MY TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND BMW OF CATONSVILLE SAYS THAT MY TWO AUXILIARY WATER PUMPS NEED REPLACING. THEY SAYS THE PARTS ARE NOT A RECALL ITEM, BUT WHEN I GAVE THEM REFERENCE NUMBER 12V-161 WHICH IS A OLD RECALL NUMBER I WAS TOLD IT DOESN'T APPLY TO MY CAR! ALSO, I DON'T KNOW IF THEIR TELLING ME THE TRUTH BUT I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE ENGINE IN MY TRUCK HAS VALVE STEM SEAL PROBLEMS FOR THIS SAME YEAR. IF THERE TELLING ME THE TRUTH, THEN I FINE WITH MAKING PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS, BUT IF THEY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE I'M TRULY "UNSATISFIED!" CAN YOU LOOK INTO THIS MATTER,PLEASE? BE ADVISED, MY VEHICLE IS STILL DRIVABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11030050
19. Filed Sep 19, 2017Failure Jun 13, 201760,000 milesMiami, FLPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS BMW, 16215 S. DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11024276
20. Filed Aug 10, 2017Failure Feb 5, 2015North Brunswick, NJAir bags, Power train

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V138000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (PRINCETON BMW IN HAMILTON, NJ) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 11014158