Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 BMW X6 peaked in 2025, with 2 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
2026 BMW X6
SUV, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 17, 2025 to May 12, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year228 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2026 suv
Severity index0.02026 suvs average 10.9
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
67% of complaints about the 2026 BMW X6 name structure
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2026 BMW X6
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-837 | Dec 4, 2025 | Instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly | Airbags | 25 | Part replacement |
| 25V-671 | Oct 8, 2025 | Windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit | Visibility and wipers | 3 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 12, 2026Failure Mar 4, 2026Stockbridge, GAElectrical system, Adaptive cruise control, Visibility/wiper
Vehicle experienced ongoing safety-related driver assistance system failures beginning at delivery. The vehicle initially could not be delivered due to unresolved windshield and sensor concerns affecting driver assistance features. After delivery, the vehicle continued experiencing intermittent failures involving adaptive cruise control, lane assist, cameras, and related driver assistance systems. Warning messages remained active and the vehicle was repeatedly returned for repair. Multiple repair attempts were performed over a period exceeding 30 days, including windshield replacement, calibration attempts, and outside vendor involvement. The dealership later advised that an improper windshield/calibration issue was responsible for the failures. Because these systems intermittently malfunctioned, I lost confidence in the vehicle’s safety and reliability, especially during highway driving where adaptive cruise and lane assistance systems are intended to function safely.
NHTSA complaint 11737432 - Filed Oct 17, 2025Failure Aug 24, 2025Odessa, FLBody
Driver Side - Significant Wind Noise during highway driving. Ferman BMW stated excessive movement at pivot joint of driver's mirror. Installed New Mirror. Noise persistent Wesley Chapel BMW Completed Noise Test
NHTSA complaint 11694096 - Filed Oct 17, 2025Failure Aug 24, 2025Odessa, FLLatch plate, Hinge and attachments
New Vehicle - less than 10 miles - Driver Door Closure Issue - Vehicle Turns Off. Ferman BMW stated its a Safety issue. Door Alignment Issue.
NHTSA complaint 11694087
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 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 - 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. - 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. - B540126 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A “rattling” noise may be heard from the rear portion of the headliner when traveling over rough surfaces. - B652825 Dec 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black) - B652725 Dec 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sp… - B641325 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check engine light on vehicles with an I-level lower than 24-11-5… - B066-25 Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Expansion Tank Return - B652725 Nov 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems wi… - B620425 Nov 21, 2025 · Service Campaign
DELIVERY STOP: INSTRUMENT PANEL - B240225 Nov 25, 2025 · Service Campaign
DELIVERY STOP: KSG SUPPLY LINE - B360225 Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The wheel bearing and the brake disc are not correctly aligned; are not concentric (circled). When applicable work is being performed, it is therefore difficult to remove the wheel bolts from, or fasten them into the wheel bearing hub.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.