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2020 BMW X6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW X6. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2025. 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 2020 BMW X6, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V644000September 25, 2025Electrical System › Starter Assembly
24V576000August 1, 2024Electrical System › Starter Assembly
22V267000April 20, 2022Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
21V096000February 19, 2021Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V062000February 10, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic
20V678000November 4, 2020Suspension › Front › Control Arm
20V528000September 1, 2020Exterior Lighting › Headlights
20V484000August 14, 2020Structure › Body
20V434000July 28, 2020Steering
20V095000February 19, 2020Structure › Body
19V684000September 27, 2019Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Electrical System (2) · Structure (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V644000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2025
Owner notification
February 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
145,102 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 BMW X6
July 15, 2019 – July 29, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Safety risk

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V644000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V576000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
August 1, 2024
Owner notification
September 27, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
105,588 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Components: Electrical System › Starter Assembly; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

Safety risk

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V576000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V267000

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
April 20, 2022
Owner notification
June 20, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
61,221 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V267000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V096000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
February 19, 2021
Owner notification
April 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13,858 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Back Over Prevention › Software

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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 21V096000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V062000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Report received by NHTSA
February 10, 2021
Owner notification
May 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
893 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

Safety risk

A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. 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 21V062000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V678000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm

Report received by NHTSA
November 4, 2020
Owner notification
December 18, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
83 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6, X6 M

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

Safety risk

If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 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 20V678000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V528000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
September 1, 2020
Owner notification
October 30, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
307 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 BMW X6
July 25, 2020 – August 3, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 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 20V528000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V484000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
August 14, 2020
Owner notification
October 13, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6, X6 M

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate.

Safety risk

The rear spoiler on the roof may become loose, detach while driving, and could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, or injury to persons near the roadway.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them , if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 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 20V484000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V434000

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2020
Owner notification
August 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6 M

Components: Steering; Steering › Column

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.

Safety risk

A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please 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 20V434000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V095000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
February 19, 2020
Owner notification
April 16, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
550 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X6 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear spoiler may detach.

Safety risk

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 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 20V095000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V684000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 27, 2019
Owner notification
November 8, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
257,473 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 BMW X6
June 13, 2018 – July 30, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
X6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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 19V684000, 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: September 26, 2025.