The 2019 BMW X6 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving wheel bolts that can loosen and break, and rear upper control arm bolts that can fracture, both of which can cause sudden loss of vehicle control.
The wheel bolt issue means one or more wheels may work loose while driving. The rear suspension concern involves pivot bolts in the upper control arms that can snap, destabilizing the rear of the vehicle, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue across all affected vehicles. On the child safety side, the lower anchor bars used to secure ISOFIX-style rigid child seats can degrade over time, reducing their ability to hold a child restraint securely in a crash. There is also a rearview camera recall affecting a wide range of BMW models including the X6, where the backup camera image may fail to appear when reversing, removing the driver's view of what is directly behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat lower anchor bars used to secure child car seats may crack or break over time when used with rigid ISOFIX-type connectors.
What the fix does
Dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to strengthen the lower anchor bars and vehicle body at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pivot bolt on the rear upper control arms may break, which can affect how the vehicle handles and increase the risk of a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear upper control arms.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may not be hardened properly, which could cause the rear upper control arms to break.
What the fix does
BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheel bolts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, which could cause them to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace and tighten all wheel bolts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
