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2011 BMW X6 POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #17V138000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long rod that connects the transmission to the front wheels. It's designed to bend and move while you drive, but water and debris can get inside and wear it out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front driveshaft's universal joint fails, it could cause your front wheels to stop moving, affecting your vehicle's traction. This could make it harder to steer and control your car, which might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the front driveshaft with a new one, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #16V311000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a driveshaft that connects the engine to the front wheels. It's like a long, flexible rod that helps your car turn and move forward. In your 2011 X5 or X6, there's a joint at the front of the driveshaft that might let water and debris inside, which could damage it.
Risk if Unfixed
If this joint fails while you're driving, your front wheels could stop being driven, making it harder to steer and control your vehicle. If you keep driving with a broken joint, it could damage other parts, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the front driveshaft with a new one, and it will be done at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you'll receive a notification with the schedule for the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW X6 2011 Recalls

AIR BAGS
5 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other BMW X6 Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
4 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
7 recalls
2020
10 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
10 recalls
2008
8 recalls

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