Safety ratings
2026 BMW X6 SUV N/A AWD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (2)
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERSCampaign 25V671000 · 08/10/2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X4 and X6 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
Risk: Water inside electrical components can cause a loss of headlights or door closing functions, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, reseal the windshield, and replace the vehicle control unit and wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSCampaign 25V837000 · 04/12/2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- STRUCTURE2
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
- VISIBILITY/WIPER1
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
Read individual complaints (3 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 10/17/2025· STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
New Vehicle - less than 10 miles - Driver Door Closure Issue - Vehicle Turns Off. Ferman BMW stated its a Safety issue. Door Alignment Issue.
- 10/17/2025· STRUCTURE
Driver Side - Significant Wind Noise during highway driving. Ferman BMW stated excessive movement at pivot joint of driver's mirror. Installed New Mirror. Noise persistent Wesley Chapel BMW Completed Noise Test
- 05/12/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Vehicle experienced ongoing safety-related driver assistance system failures beginning at delivery. The vehicle initially could not be delivered due to unresolved windshield and sensor concerns affecting driver assistance features. After delivery, the vehicle continued experiencing intermittent failures involving adaptive cruise control, lane assist, cameras, and related driver assistance systems. Warning messages remained active and the vehicle was repeatedly returned for repair. Multiple repair attempts were performed over a period exceeding 30 days, including windshield replacement, calibration attempts, and outside vendor involvement. The dealership later advised that an improper windshield/calibration issue was responsible for the failures. Because these systems intermittently malfunctioned, I lost confidence in the vehicle’s safety and reliability, especially during highway driving where adaptive cruise and lane assistance systems are intended to function safely.