Model year record

2020 BMW X6 M

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V678000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
83
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-04
Owners notified
2020-12-18

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V484000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
43
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-14
Owners notified
2020-10-13

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V434000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
7
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-28
Owners notified
2020-08-23

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.