Bmw X6 electrical problems
16 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
204 owner complaints analyzed
44 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 108 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
16 of 204 complaints match this topic (7.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11329640 · 2020-06-18 (June 18, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW X6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SEVERAL ELECTRIC FEATURES FAILED TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED WITH AN INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR CABLE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF HONOLULU (777 KAPIOLANI BLVD, HONOLULU, HI 96813) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL THAT WAS INITIATED ON SIMILAR VEHICLES HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11329640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11016440 · 2017-08-21 (August 21, 2017)
MY BMW X6 IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW MIRROR NO LONGER FOLDS IN AND I CAN'T ADJUST IT TO A PERFECT POSITION. ALSO MY WIPER SPEED WILL NOT ADJUST. WHEN IN REVERSE THE CAMERA FLICKERS BADLY. SOMETIMES IT WORKS, OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT. VERY INCONSISTENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11016440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10809838 · 2015-12-12 (December 12, 2015)
WHILE IN TRAFFIC DRIVING AROUND 45 MILES PER HOUR AT 8A ON DEC 7, 2015 ON GA400 MY 2011 BMW X6 HYBRID REAR GLASS SPARKED WITH FIRE AND SHATTERED. THE SPARKS WERE FOLLOWED BY A VERY LOUD BOOMING NOISE. THE DEFROST CONNECTOR EXPLODED APPARENTLY IN THE REAR WINDOW CAUSING REAR GLASS TO SHATTER. PICTURES ATTACHED. YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE WHERE THE EXPLOSION/SPARK OCCURRED AND WHERE THE DAMAGE STARTED. CAR IS AT DEALER NOW AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME IT IS NOT COVERED. ISSUE IS DEFROST FAILURE. CAR IS UNDER FULL FACTORY WARRANTY. THE TINT MOSTLY HELD THE GLA…
Owner-reported narrative. 43 miles reported. Look up ODI 10809838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11206942 · 2019-05-11 (May 11, 2019)
-ELECTRICAL ISSUES IN THE BOTH REAR DOORS ALMOST BURNED THE CAR DOWN TWICE. LUCKILY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO FIND WHERE THE SMOKE SMELL WAS COMING FROM IN TIME. 3,000 DOLLAR EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT AND GAVE MANY EXCUSES TO NOT PAY FOR IT. -ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION ISSUE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11206942 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11443848 · 2021-12-15 (December 15, 2021)
2011 BMW x6m 115k miles the car system was burning smell coming. Smell like electrical problem the system of the car shuts down no power just enough power to pull over off the road. Turned it off and back on it went away. Check engine light and reduced of power keeps coming on. We look into the truck water is leaking into the electrical. Trunk electrical broken. Comfort access not working. This car is really unsafe and its not fix.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11443848 at NHTSA ↗