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2020 BMW X6

10 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Fire risk Electrical system

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 145,102 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V644000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 105,588 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V576000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,221 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V267000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 13,858 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V096000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 893 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V062000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 83 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V678000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 307 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V528000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

The rear spoiler on the roof may become loose, detach while driving, and could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, or injury to persons near the roadway.

The rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 43 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V484000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X6 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear spoiler may detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 550 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V095000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 257,473 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V684000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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