2013 BMW X6 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 BMW X6 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems and driveline components, according to recall data. No user-generated complaints have been recorded.
The vehicle has been subject to five recalls addressing various safety and mechanical concerns affecting steering, airbags, and driveline components.
Recalls- Power steering gear. NHTSA recall 12V267000 affects 2,642 vehicles due to a machining error that may cause power steering fluid leaks. Leaking fluid can spray onto hot exhaust parts increasing engine compartment fire risk. BMW will inspect and replace the steering gear if necessary at no cost. The recall began on July 20, 2012.
- Passenger air bag inflator. Recall 19V017000 covers 83,016 vehicles. Propellant degradation in the passenger frontal air bag inflator may cause it to explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments that can cause serious injury or death. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are completed. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge. The recall started on March 14, 2019.
- Front driveshaft universal joint. Recall 17V138000 includes 121,909 vehicles. Water and debris can enter the universal joint causing excessive wear and failure. A failed joint could result in loss of front-wheel drive and risk of crash. BMW will replace the driveshaft at no cost. Recall began April 18, 2017.
- Passenger air bag inflator in hot/humid climates. Recall 18V030000 affects 41,808 vehicles registered in specified high-humidity states and territories. Similar to recall 19V017000, the inflator may explode during deployment causing injury or death. Owners should not drive these vehicles until repaired. BMW will replace the air bag module free of charge. The recall was expected to begin March 2018.
- Driver air bag inflator replacement. Recall 20V017000 includes 59,965 vehicles equipped with interim Takata inflators. Exposure to humid and high-temperature conditions may degrade the propellant leading to an explosion hazard with potential for serious injury or death. BMW will replace the driver air bag inflator or the entire air bag assembly on X5/X6 models at no charge. The recall started March 11, 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety critical defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on possible remedies available for persistent or dangerous vehicle problems.
2013 BMW X6 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
309340
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 BMW X6
59965 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 BMW X6
83016 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 BMW X6
41808 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 BMW X6
121909 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
Risk: If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
2013 BMW X6
2642 vehicles affected
STEERING
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Risk: LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.