Model year

2022 BMW X6

SUV, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 27, 2022 to Sep 2, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year161k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Below the median 2022 suv
Severity index0.02022 suvs average 6.5
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 BMW X6 peaked in 2023, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.52202220232202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

20% of complaints about the 2022 BMW X6 name back-over prevention

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Back-over prevention
1
Driver assistance
1
Powertrain
1
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2022 BMW X6

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X6
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-267Apr 20, 2022Roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicleVisibility and wipers61,221Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 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.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 2, 2026Failure Sep 2, 2026Sugarland, TXPower train

    The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost power, and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle or accelerate as needed. The heat management module warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and caused the vehicle to lose motive power. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was confirmed by the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle under reduced power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation; however, the failure recurred.

    NHTSA complaint 11761561
  2. Filed Aug 21, 2026Failure Aug 11, 202655,000 milesChesapeake, VASteering

    The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH in the driveway, there was an abnormal dragging sound coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered goodwill repair. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11758509
  3. Filed Aug 12, 2023Failure Jun 19, 2023New Harmony, UTWarnings, Rearview system braking, Blind spot detection

    The rear sensor system design on the X6 does not work as described and the complaint was acknowledged by our BMW dealer “with nothing they can do”. When backing up out of a parking space, it does not alert for persons walking or driving by behind you unless they are only inches away. This has caused personal conflicts with persons walking who thought we should have stopped. And, we nearly had a horrible accident when changing lanes at freeway speeds in front of a semi - a pickup cut us off by jumping in our blind spot and no alert was received. Had I not finally seen him and took evasive action, we would have collided in front of the semi. I have seen similar unsatisfied owner complaints on the forums and there are likely other similar reports here. Thank you. We are selling this vehicle to get something safer.

    NHTSA complaint 11538081
  4. Filed Jan 25, 2023Failure Jan 25, 2023Great Neck, NYService brakes

    2022 BMW X6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE DESIGN. THE CONSUMER WAS PERPLEXED ON HOW BMW MADE THEIR DETERMINATION IF THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER EXAMINED.

    NHTSA complaint 11503550
  5. Filed Aug 27, 2022Failure Jun 2, 2022Denver, COUnknown or other

    When slowing the vehicle, at about 4-5 mph, the car seems to engage the auto-start system and force the car to lurch forward (adding power to the wheels) potentially causing an accident by forcing the car forward when the driver is attempting to slow the vehicle. This only happens 15% of the time (estimated). I have taken it back to two different BMW dealerships a total of four times, having the vehicle off the road for over 5 weeks. I have notified BMW North America, as well. They all say the vehicle is operating as intended. I feel that the car adding power to the wheels when a driver is intending to stop the vehicle is incredibly dangerous and will, at some point cause an accident or hit a pedestrian.

    NHTSA complaint 11481559
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
    Pedestrian alert sounds
    Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

148 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • B010324 Jun 29, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B652724 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the redair bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, dri…
  • B010325 Mar 6, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B310122 Jan 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/orouter CV boots.
  • B652724 Nov 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the redair bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, dri…
  • B120224 Oct 31, 2025 · Emissions
    RSU availability. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC
  • B120425 Jun 11, 2025 · Emissions
    EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS
  • B010825 May 14, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
    A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the front bottomactive air flap is…
  • B513019 Apr 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.
  • B340425 Apr 26, 2025 · Service Campaign
    As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the us…
  • B120425 Apr 25, 2025 · Service Campaign
    As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the us…
  • B010325 Apr 15, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B340425 Apr 1, 2025 · Service Campaign
    As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the us…
  • B660325 Mar 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue t…
  • B011323 Mar 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: F95 F96 G05 G06 G07 FRONT CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDER
  • B652724 Oct 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, dr…
  • B520524 Aug 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A rattling noise can be heard emanating from the area of the rear seat backrest of the second row ofseats. The noise does not occur when the rear seat backrest is folded down.
  • B120224 Jun 6, 2024 · Service Campaign
    VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC
  • B651024 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU…
  • B840224 May 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Check Control Message “Emergency call not available” is displayed to the customer. Check Control Message 299 is stored in the Instrument Cluster check control message list or in the vehiclekey data. This fault may be intermittent and can heal itself aft…
  • B651024 May 21, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU…
  • B120224B Apr 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
  • B120224A Apr 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
  • B120224 Apr 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
  • B521019 Mar 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either front seat.
  • B611124 Mar 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module.…
  • B120721 Mar 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion …
  • B310122 Mar 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.
  • B630418 Mar 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
  • B612723 Mar 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.
  • B612723 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.
  • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B170122 Jan 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
  • B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
  • B641123 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Engine light is on IHKA has stored fault 80131C âIHKA: 12V voltage sensor plausibilityâ
  • 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…
  • B541319 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The roller sunshade (aka sun protection or sunblind) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during operation or may hang down and appear loose.
  • B541119 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the associated attachme…
  • B360121 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk…
  • B320223 Jan 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. …
  • B160123 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air sy…
  • 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.
  • B522319 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Two areas of the third-row seat backrest that may cause a noise concern have been added.
  • 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…
  • B661523 Nov 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.
  • 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.
  • B120721 Nov 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion …
  • B011323 Oct 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Brightk Consulting, Inc. v. BMW of North America, LLC. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. Note: This updated bulletin (…
  • 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
  • B110823 Sep 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.
  • B110823 Sep 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.
  • B120623 Sep 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in theDME: 034D63 - Exhaust switchable cam follower, system: continuous deactivation, maximum number of switchingerrors exceeded 035601 - Exhaust switchable c…
  • B540123 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
  • B520121 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
  • B320223 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
  • B240323 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
  • B661223 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop for BMW X5, X6, X7, and 7 Series sedan vehicles that were produced between July 7, 2023 and August 15, 2023. Usage of the Highway Assist function (option code 5AX) is not possible.
  • B652523 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: KNEE AIRBAG.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.