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2018 BMW X6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X6. The most recent was reported on November 18, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X6, X6 M.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X6, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V823000November 18, 2019Child Seat
18V614000September 12, 2018Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
18V439000June 28, 2018Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
17V727000November 17, 2017Suspension

Systems involved: Suspension (2) · Child Seat (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V823000

Child Seat

Report received by NHTSA
November 18, 2019
Owner notification
April 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
32,760 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X6
March 4, 2014 – May 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6, X6 M

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

Safety risk

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V823000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V614000

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Report received by NHTSA
September 12, 2018
Owner notification
November 1, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X6
July 15, 2018 – July 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6, X6 M

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

Safety risk

The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V614000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V439000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Report received by NHTSA
June 28, 2018
Owner notification
July 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X6
June 9, 2018 – June 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Safety risk

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V439000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V727000

Suspension

Report received by NHTSA
November 17, 2017
Owner notification
January 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X6
October 3, 2017 – October 17, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6, X6 M

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Safety risk

Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V727000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 18, 2019.