BMW X6 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 29 safety recalls naming the BMW X6, launched from 2009 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
BMW X6 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 29
- 2009 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 18 December 2025
- R/2025/349
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every BMW X6 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)
R/2025/349, launched 18 December 2025. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5, X5M, X6M
Defect: Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
Remedy: Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5
R/2024/403, launched 21 October 2024. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5
Defect: Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.
Remedy: Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.
Integrated Braking System
R/2024/383, launched 13 September 2024. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X2, X5, X5M, X6M, X7, Xm
Defect: On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)
R/2024/262, launched 20 May 2024. Also covers the X5, X5M, X7, Xm
Defect: On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
Integrated Braking System
R/2024/119, launched 7 March 2024. Also covers the 2 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X5, X5M, X6M, X7, Xm
Defect: On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced
Checking potential vehicle damage
R/2024/156, launched 20 October 2023. Also covers the X3, X3M, X4, X5, X5M, X6M, X7, Xm
Defect: On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
Remedy: The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
R/2023/224, launched 31 August 2023, 44,407 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5
Defect: The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
Remedy: Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
R/2023/016, launched 24 January 2023. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5, X5M, X6M
Defect: A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold
R/2022/255, launched 22 August 2022, 322,745 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5, X7
Defect: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT
R/2022/206, launched 1 August 2022, 319,399 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5
Defect: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2021/213, launched 14 June 2021, 18,330 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3 Series, 4 Series, 6 Series, X3, X4, X5
Defect: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time’and cause thermal incident.
Remedy: The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
THE INTEGRATED BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED INCORRECTLY
R/2021/054, launched 22 February 2021, 139 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 4 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, X5, X7
Defect: The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
Remedy: Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.
THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION
R/2021/015, launched 25 January 2021, 388 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X4, X5, X7
Defect: The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Remedy: Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/072, launched 11 November 2020, 10 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5, X5M, X7
Defect: The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.
Remedy: Replace the front axle support.
THE REAR SPOILER ATTACHED TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE TAILGATE ADJOINING THE REAR OF THE ROO CAN BE INADEQUATELY BONDED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE
R/2020/067, launched 23 March 2020, 167 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X6M
Defect: The rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roof can be inadequately bonded on the Right Hand side
Remedy: Check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty
THE ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT U-LOOP MAY BREAK OFF THE CARRIER PLATE
R/2019/397, launched 2 March 2020, 8,155 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X6M
Defect: The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure.
Remedy: Weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop
MOVEMENTS OF THE CONNECTOR OF THE BLOWER REGULATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD LEAD TO FRICTIONAL CORROSION
R/2019/192, launched 1 July 2019, 31,601 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5
Defect: The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.
AUXILIARY WATER PUMP'S ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2019/057, launched 1 March 2019, 5,866 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, MINI Hatch, X5
Defect: The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.
Remedy: The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.
THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT COULD BECOME LOOSENED OVER TIME
R/2019/018, launched 1 February 2019, 21,123 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5
Defect: The power steering idler pulley may detach.
Remedy: Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK
R/2018/341, launched 7 December 2018, 225,449 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5
Defect: The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Remedy: A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
DUE TO A FAULT AT THE VEHICLES ASSEMBLY LINE SOME WHEEL BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION
R/2018/262, launched 8 October 2018, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5, X6M
Defect: Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts will be replaced.
POWER STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2016/300, launched 21 December 2016, 41 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Sepies, X3, X5
Defect: The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).
POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
R/2013/095, launched 10 September 2013, 21,502 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5
Defect: Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.
DRIVE MAY FAIL
R/2012/150, launched 6 December 2012, 22,737 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5
Defect: The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
POTENTIAL FIRE RISK
R/2012/078, launched 18 July 2012, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5
Defect: The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2012/049, launched 27 April 2012, 21 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, Alpina, X5
Defect: Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
Remedy: The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
R/2011/147, launched 17 November 2011, 557 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, Alpina, X5
Defect: Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2011/123, launched 5 October 2011, 21,923 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5
Defect: Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
R/2009/074, launched 21 July 2009, 53 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the X5
Defect: It has been identified that during the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle brake discs checked for the affected production date. The brake discs will be checked if necessary.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a BMW X6, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a BMW dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.