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2018 BMW X6

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
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not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls4
Complaints4
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2018 BMW X6

4 recalls
4 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
4
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V614000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    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.

  • 18V439000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    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.

  • 19V823000high

    Safety restraint issue

    CHILD SEAT

    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.

  • 17V727000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION

    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.

Consumer complaints

4 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4
Total
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE1
  • WHEELS/TIRES1
  • OTHER1
  • BRAKES1

Normal Range

4 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)1
tire or wheel problems1
miscellaneous issues1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Common problems

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59 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V823000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 18V614000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 18V439000

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

  5. Recall

    Recall 17V727000

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