general problems of the 2011 BMW X6

Five problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2011 BMW X6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 BMW X6 based on all problems reported for the 2011 X6.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2024

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving the vehicle there was a loss of power. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the mechanic stated the timing gears failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The contact stated the dealer has the part but will not sell it to the contact due to the part being under a recall. The contact referenced BMW recall b110923 as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2020

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion while leaving a parking lot, the vehicle jerked with a delay while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started overheating. The contact shut off the vehicle and waited for the vehicle to cool down before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. After fueling the vehicle, the contact drove off and the vehicle decelerated and shut off. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to BMW of las vegas (6900 w sahara Ave, las vegas, nv 89117, (702) 570-0279), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle would not have the vehicle repaired unless it was free of charge. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 72,000.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

After idling on a car wash for at least 5 minutes, the car start to smoke. I have talked to 3 more owners of my series and they are going through the same problem. This is a BMW defect and now am using excessive oil too.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, without warning the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to BMW of albany 801 e oglethorpe blvd, albany, GA 31705, (229) 883-2040, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the turbo needed to be serviced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Ah.


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