2012 BMW X6 RECALLS
X6 M (E71 facelift 2012) generation is a 5 doors suv produced by BMW from 2012 to 2014 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 155 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 6404 lbs with 1157 lbs maxload.
Model Trims
- X6 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
- X6 M50d (381 Hp) Automatic
- X6 4.4 (555 Hp) Automatic
- X6 4.4 V8 (560 Hp) Steptronic
Features & Specs
5
seats
12-27 mpg city
22-35 mpg hwy
AWD, RWD
drivetrain
245-560
horsepower
Reported Problems
8 Total Safety Recalls Found
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 59965
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NHTSA campaign: 20V017000
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Date of the problem: 15/01/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 83016
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NHTSA campaign: 19V017000
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Date of the problem: 14/01/2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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Total cars affected: 121909
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NHTSA campaign: 17V138000
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Date of the problem: 02/03/2017
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 41808
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NHTSA campaign: 18V030000
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Date of the problem: 09/01/2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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Total cars affected: 47806
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NHTSA campaign: 18V248000
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Date of the problem: 18/04/2018
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 4007
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NHTSA campaign: 20V016000
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Date of the problem: 15/01/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 48951
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NHTSA campaign: 17V020000
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Date of the problem: 10/01/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 2
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Rapex alert: A12/1587/16
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Date of the problem: 09/12/2016
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may cause a fire even when the vehicle is parked. Furthermore, steering assistance might fail while driving.
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