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2017 BMW X6 Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW X6, affecting other and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Nov 18, 2019
Owner complaints
3

All 2017 BMW X6 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 19V823000Nov 18, 2019Other32,760 vehicles

    Child seat

    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.

    Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 17V327000May 18, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires24 vehicles

    Tires

    BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.

    Remedy: BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X6 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW X6, covering other and suspension, wheels & tires.
Are 2017 BMW X6 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2017 BMW X6?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 19V823000, reported Nov 18, 2019, concerning the other.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.