BMW · X6 · 2015
1
Recall
9
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2015 BMW X6 has 1 recall and 9 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2015 BMW X6 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 2 reported complaints.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
Car goes into limp mode on highway. Shakes very bad and I lose power to my car speed going from 65-70mph to 30-40mph forcing the car trying to get to a safe area to see why my car suddenly lost power. After dodging all the close call accidents from me trying to pull over I come t...
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The vehicle moonroof shattered for no reason at all it was as if an explosion occurred, forcing the glass upwards.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V75...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE AS DRIVEN ALL MORNING AND WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED ANOTHER PATIENT HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE RESIDENTIAL ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, LOST POWER, AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND MANAGED TO DRIVE AT LOW SPEEDS TO PARK AVE BMW (216 NJ-17, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V823000 (CHILD SEAT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA...
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I WAS DRIVING HWY 80 THE TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AND IN A SPLIT SECOND I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I STARTED TO SKID TOWARD WALL DIVIDERS AND QUICKLY BRAKED. THEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO CRASH ON TO THE DIVIDED. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH ANTI LO...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE BRAKES WERE ALMOST GONE BECAUSE THEY MADE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF FORT WALTON BEACH (1000 N BE...
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MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY 69 IN HOUSTON, TX. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY. NO HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES WERE AROUND ME, NOR DID ANYTHING HIT MY SUNROOF. IT EXPLODED FROM INSIDE OUT. I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD FIRED A GUN BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE. I HAD TO CALL...
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View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2015 BMW models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2015 BMW X6 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 9 owner-reported complaints for the 2015 BMW X6.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2015 BMW X6.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2015 BMW X6 are engine (2 reports), electronic stability control (esc),service brakes (1 reports), unknown or other (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2015 BMW X6. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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