The wheel bolts on your X6 are the parts that keep your wheels securely attached to your vehicle. In some 2018-2019 models, they might not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wheel bolts come loose on the road, your vehicle's handling and control could be affected, and you might lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and tighten all the wheel bolts to ensure they're secure, and if needed, replace them with new ones – all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The front lower-left control arm in your vehicle is a critical part that helps stabilize your steering and suspension. It's possible that the metal on this arm wasn't hardened properly during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks while you're driving, your vehicle's handling could be severely affected, making it harder to steer or brake. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or in emergency situations.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the control arm and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The bolts that hold your front suspension in place might not be tightened properly in your X5 or X6 model from 2018. This is a problem with the way the bolts were installed at the factory.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts are loose, it could affect how your suspension performs, making it harder to steer and brake. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the suspension bolts and tighten them for you — at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should get in touch with them as soon as possible to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The lower anchor bars in your X6 are the metal pieces that help keep child seats secure in the backseat. Over time, these bars can get damaged if you're using a certain type of child seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower anchor bars are damaged, a child's seat may not be properly secured, which could lead to a higher risk of injury if there's a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body to prevent damage, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
