Find Car
Vin Lookup

2012 BMW X6 RECALLS

2012 BMW X6

    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

    1

    5
    seats

    2

    12-27 mpg city
    22-35 mpg hwy

    3

    AWD, RWD
    drivetrain

    4

    245-560
    horsepower

    Reported Problems

    8 Total Safety Recalls Found

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 59965

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V017000

    • 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

    • Total cars affected: 83016

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V017000

    • 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

    • Total cars affected: 121909

    • NHTSA campaign: 17V138000

    • 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

    • Total cars affected: 41808

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V030000

    • 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

    • Total cars affected: 47806

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V248000

    • 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

    • Total cars affected: 4007

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V016000

    • 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

    • Total cars affected: 48951

    • NHTSA campaign: 17V020000

    • 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

    • Risk level: 2

    • Rapex alert: A12/1587/16

    • 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.

    View All +

    Other Years