Model year

2023 BMW X6

SUV, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 24, 2026 to Jan 24, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1552 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2023 suv
Severity index0.02023 suvs average 6.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 BMW X6 by year filed

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

00.250.50.75120261
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2023 BMW X6 name structure

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

Structure
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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 2023 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 2023 BMW X6
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-821Dec 6, 2023Weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission…Powertrain552Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 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.

  1. Filed Jan 24, 2026Failure Jan 20, 2026Boston, MABody

    On three separate occasions the back doors of the truck opened while the car was at speed. The first time (1/20/26) it was the passenger-side back door. No one was sitting in the car aside from the driver. Driver noticed the door ajar light come on after being at speed and then looked back to see the back door slightly opened, then pulled over and closed it. The second time (1/23/26) was three days later with a driver, passenger (front) and child (carseat behind driver) in the car leaving home. Driver noticed the door ajar light come on after being at speed and then looked back to see the driver-side back door slightly opened, then pulled over and closed it. The third time (1/23/26) was the same day, a few hours later with same driver, passenger, child in carseat on a return trip home. The passenger in the front looked back to see the driver-side back door completely open and notified the driver who then pulled over and closed the door. We called the dealership and they told us to bring it in immediately. We brought it in around 2/3p and by end of day the dealership responded with the following: "11224 checked the function of all doors. found normal operation. all doors working properly. scanned vehicle, no fault codes stored. please have customer make sure no one is the backseat that could've possible opened the door by accident. if a child is in the back seat pls be sure to turn child lock on by pushing switch on inner part of door. no problem found. have customer monitor and return if necessary." There was no indication that they drove the car and tried to replicate the conditions. Either way, there seems to be no explanation or resolution.

    NHTSA complaint 11713061
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

90 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.

  • B110723 Aug 26, 2026 · Emissions
    The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
  • 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.
  • B120326 Jul 10, 2026 · Emissions
    Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction h…
  • B120626 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Campaign
    In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above-mentioned fa…
  • B120626 May 11, 2026 · Service Campaign
    DELIVERY STOP: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING
  • 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…
  • B652025 May 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
  • B641224 May 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent …
  • B640320 May 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on".
  • B120326 Mar 11, 2026 · Emissions
    BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
  • 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
  • B840625 Oct 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
  • B330325 Sep 3, 2025 · Service Campaign
    The rear right driven half-shaft (aka output shaft/driven shaft) may not have been manufactured correctly during production and may break. In the event of a failure, there could be significant noises in the area of the rear axle and the driving performance …
  • B120725 Jul 17, 2025 · Emissions
    A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine.
  • B340425 Jun 11, 2025 · Emissions
    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…
  • B120725 Jun 13, 2025 · Service Campaign
    A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine.
  • B120425 Jun 11, 2025 · Emissions
    EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS
  • B120725 May 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine.
  • 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…
  • B511223 Apr 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 frontbottom active air flap is…
  • 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…
  • B110723 Feb 20, 2025 · Emissions
    The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
  • B111024 Dec 2, 2024 · Service Campaign
    DELIVERY STOP: OIL PUMP
  • B310223 Oct 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
  • 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…
  • B270220 Aug 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.
  • B660524 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Campaign
    The usage of the Highway Assist Hands-Off function (option code 5AX) is not possible.
  • 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
  • B652023 Jun 12, 2024 · Service Campaign
    The Service Acti on related to SIB 65 20 23 has been completed and the defect code has been closed by warranty. Alllisted VINs have had the acti on performed. This Service Acti on is complete and the informati on is no longer valid
  • 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…
  • B110723 May 23, 2024 · Emissions
    The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
  • 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.
  • B110723 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
  • 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…
  • B520623 Jan 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    It was discovered that an indentation or crack on the driver and/or passenger seat crossmember rear outer dome (circled ;viewed looking frontwards) can form. Note: The rear inner dome on both the driver and passenger seat crossmembers are not affected.
  • 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…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.