2014 Bmw X6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (5) · Power Train (4) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-14 · campaign 19V017000 · 83,016 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passeng
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2017-03-02 · campaign 17V138000 · 121,909 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
Risk: 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (185)
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.
Electrical System 2026-05-06 · B012016 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Engine 2025-03-27 · B110614 · Service Campaign
this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmwvehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and perform
Electrical System 2025-03-13 · B012016 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Electrical System 2025-02-20 · B012016 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 185 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-29 · Power Train · 118,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a shuddering sound coming from under the driver’s seat. additionally, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer ca…”
2022-11-07 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle without warning. the contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, he discovered that front driveshaft universal joint was loosened. upon investigation, he discovered nhtsa campaign number: 17v…”
2021-09-02 · Suspension · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise detected. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured front axle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure however…”
2021-07-01 · Power Train · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 mph, he heard a rumbling sound coming from underneath the vehicle. the contact stopped and inspected the vehicle and saw that the driveshaft had detached from the vehicle and was laying on the roadway. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed …”
2017-07-11 · Power Train“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact called the bmw…”
2017-02-26 · Air Bags“there is an ongoing airbag recall and the manufacturing still has not fixed my problem yet.…”
2016-12-02 · Air Bags“takata recall i received a recall notice in march 2016 about the driver side airbag of my 2014 bmw x6 however it is now december 2016 and even though i have called my local bmw center several times(santa rosa), i have been told that a replacement is not available. i do not feel safe driving this vehicle and i have not received any compensation…”
2016-07-28 · Air Bags · 32,002 mi“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact stated that the horn would intermittently function. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re…”
2016-06-23 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact ha…”
2016-05-18 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.