2011 Bmw X6 Sav problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-04-10 · campaign 14V176000 · 156,137 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and
Risk: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System 2022-06-01 · SIB650222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a check control message for the restraint system appears. in the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. one of the following fault codes stored in the acsm (air bag control unit): 930949 - knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal; 93094f - knee airbag
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-06-01 · SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible usspecification
Service Brakes, Air:disc 2013-05-01 · SIB-34-06-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84. *pe
Service Brakes, Air:disc 2013-05-01 · SIB-27-02-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2009-2012 f30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25, e70, 71, 84. no model years listed.
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What owners report
2016-10-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 118,000 mi“within the first year of owning my vehicle (bmw x6) i had engine performance issues, which required sensors to be replaced. and several months later i had to replace a water pump. after owning my vehicle for a little over 2 years and with 2 years remaining on my contract. as i was driving my vehicle the engine just died at a stop light, with n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.