2019 Bmw X6 Safety Report

The 2019 BMW X6 presents a mixed safety picture, with a low number of overall complaints but several significant recalls addressing critical safety components. NHTSA has not conducted crash tests for this specific model year, resulting in no official safety ratings. Despite only 5 total complaints, these include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries, indicating that while rare, reported incidents can be severe. Common complaint patterns, though limited in number, point towards engine issues, with one report detailing an engine fire and another an oil leak. A notable complaint also describes an airbag deployment causing burns, and another a parking brake engaging independently. The recall history is a more substantial concern, with four recalls issued for the 2019 X6. These address serious potential failures, including improperly hardened rear upper control arm pivot bolts that could affect vehicle handling and control, and improperly tightened wheel bolts that could loosen and break, both increasing crash risk. Furthermore, a recall for the back-up camera system failing to display an image increases the risk of a crash, and another for damaged child restraint lower anchor bars could increase injury risk in a crash. The presence of these recalls, despite the low complaint volume, suggests that potential manufacturing defects could compromise safety. Overall, while the low complaint count might suggest a generally reliable vehicle, the nature of the complaints (including fire and airbag burns) and the critical safety recalls indicate areas of concern. The lack of NHTSA crash test ratings means consumers cannot rely on independent government assessments for crashworthiness. Potential buyers should ensure all recall remedies have been performed.

Our recommendation: Given the low complaint volume but critical safety recalls and lack of NHTSA crash test ratings, prospective buyers should prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection and verify that all 4 recalls have been completed by a BMW dealership.