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2014 BMW X6 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 BMW X6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 264,890 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V017000 2020-01-15 59,965 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

AIR BAGS 19V017000 2019-01-14 83,016 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

POWER TRAIN 17V138000 2017-03-02 121,909 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly…

Consequence

If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
6
POWER TRAIN
4
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I need a check up”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-04-24

“The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a shuddering sound coming from under the driver’s seat. Additionally, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-07-20

“The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, he discovered that front driveshaft universal joint was loosened. Upon…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2022-04-01

“The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise detected. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured front axle. The vehicle was not repaired.…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2021-08-23

“The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 mph, he heard a rumbling sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stopped and inspected the vehicle and saw that the driveshaft had detached from the vehicle and was laying on the roadway. The vehicle…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-06-21

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-07-08

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-07-08

“There is an ongoing airbag recall and the manufacturing still has not fixed my problem yet.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-02-25
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW X6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.