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2014 BMW X6

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #17V138000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front driveshaft is like a long rod that connects your transmission to the wheels on the front of your vehicle. In some 2011-2014 X5 and X6 models, water and debris can sneak in and rub against the joint that connects these parts, causing it to wear out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front driveshaft's joint fails, you might lose power to the front wheels, making it harder to steer and control your vehicle. Driving on a broken driveshaft could also damage other parts, which could make the problem worse and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the front driveshaft with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible when you get the recall notice.
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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 →
High Priority #20V017000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is a critical safety device that deploys to protect you in a crash. Some of the airbags in your car contain a type of propellant that can degrade over time, especially in hot and humid conditions, and may explode with enough force to send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, the driver, and other occupants, causing serious injury or death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, you're at risk of being hit by sharp metal fragments that could cause serious injury or even be fatal. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. The repair is done at no cost to you. You'll be notified by BMW when the repair is available for your vehicle.
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Original — What Happened
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, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #19V017000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag inflator in your vehicle's passenger side is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. In your 2007-2014 BMW, it's possible the inflator could fail and explode in a crash, causing serious harm.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could shoot towards you and other occupants in the vehicle, leading to life-threatening injuries or even death.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until you've had the repair done. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, at no cost to you. They'll take care of it as soon as possible after you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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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
2013
5 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
10 recalls
2008
8 recalls

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