2023 BMW X6 Recalls (1), Complaints and Safety Ratings

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US recalls (1)

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

2023-12-06 · campaign 23V821000 · 552 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Canadian recalls (2)

Show 2 Canadian recalls

Label

2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.

Powertrain

2023-12-06 · campaign 2023-646 · 79 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the unit and cause the transmission gears to seize. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the ITCU. The dealer will also inspect the transmission fluid and replace it, if necessary.

Owner complaints (1)

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X6. Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 7).

Most-reported problem	Complaints
Structure	1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 BMW X6.

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2023 BMW X6 SUV RWD	–	–	–	–
2023 BMW X6 SUV AWD	–	–	–	–

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2023 BMW X6 version.

Version	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined	Yearly fuel cost
X6 M 4.4 L Automatic (S8)	13	18	15	$5,500
X6 M Competition 4.4 L Automatic (S8)	13	18	15	$5,500
X6 M50i 4.4 L Automatic (S8)	16	22	18	$4,550
X6 xDrive40i 3.0 L Automatic (S8)	21	25	23	$3,550

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.

2023 BMW X6 recalls, complaints and safety ratings