Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 BMW X6 has 7 recalls, 7 complaints.
7
Recalls
7
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 6, 2026
20V761000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive,...
21V096000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive4...
20V528000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M...
21V062000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740...
20V483000
TIRES
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped ...
21V031000
STEERING:COLUMN
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 ...
22V267000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i,...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2021 BMW X6 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Wiring from knee air bag to module failed. Had to repair wiring from front driver and passenger knee... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | Unknown |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the drivetrain messa... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the b... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The automatic parking feature was being used to park in garage the vehicle proceed to back up withou... |
| Mar 9, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The AC, air system blows out a bad odor...smell like vinegar, burned plastic and rotten eggs |
| Dec 19, 2020 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | IF I HAVE MADE THE PURCHASE DEPOSITING 100000 AND THE REST IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS |