Is the 2014 BMW X6 safe to drive?

The 2014 BMW X6 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V138000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V138000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V138000

What This Recall Means

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?