Air Bag Problems of BMW X6

BMW X6 owners have reported 29 problems related to air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW X6 based on all problems reported for the X6.

1 Air Bag problem of the 2021 BMW X6

Failure Date: 11/14/2025

Wiring from knee air bag to module failed. Had to repair wiring from front driver and passenger knee air bags. Wiring had a short to ground. Resulted in a $1600 bill.

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2 Air Bag problem of the 2019 BMW X6

Failure Date: 11/14/2021

I was in an accident on the interstate 195 in new bedford, MA. My car was pushed into the guardrail on the driver's side. The air bag in the the side of my seat deployed and ruptured releasing hot gases and burned me through my clothes. I received 1st and 2nd degree burns and was treated at a local hospital. The area that ruptured looked like it was where a patch and been sewn into the air bag. The car may be totaled and has not yet been inspected.

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3 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 05/04/2019

Takata recall.

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4 Air Bag problem of the 2011 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/29/2019

-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.

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5 Air Bag problem of the 2006 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/08/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2006 BMW X6. The contact received notification of an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of bridgeport (43 north Ave, bridgeport, CT 06606, (203) 583-3842) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.

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6 Air Bag problem of the 2014 BMW X6

Failure Date: 07/08/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called the BMW of watertown dealer who informed the contact that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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7 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 05/18/2017

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable since December of 2015. The contact was concerned for their safety. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted on several occasions and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The local dealer advised the contact to call NHTSA. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

8 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

" takata recall " I received a recall notice on my BMW X6, and called BMW of concord, California to make an appointment to have it repaired. This is a very serious concern. We also received a settlement notice.

9 Air Bag problem of the 2014 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/25/2017

There is an ongoing airbag recall and the manufacturing still has not fixed my problem yet.

10 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 09/23/2016

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The dealer reported that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag problem of the 2009 BMW X6

Failure Date: 07/02/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 BMW X6. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number:16v364000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. The VIN tool confirm part not available. Ak.

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12 Air Bag problem of the 2009 BMW X6

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 BMW X6. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag problem of the 2014 BMW X6

Failure Date: 06/06/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 BMW X6. The contact stated that the horn would intermittently function. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,002. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Air Bag problem of the 2010 BMW X6

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

Takata recall: no resolution from dealer and manufacturer. I've made 2 inquiries into the status of parts needed for recall repair with no success.

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15 Air Bag problem of the 2014 BMW X6

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Air Bag problem of the 2008 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/28/2016

Defected air back has been recalled since March. So far, I do not know what happen to the replacement part. Can you put a lot of pressure to the company for this problem. I have been driving this SUV since I received the recalled letter. Every time we get out with this SUV, we put our life on the line. How can we do to get it replace sooner. Please help.

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17 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Air Bag problem of the 2014 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/14/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

19 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/02/2016

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20 Air Bag problem of the 2007 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/02/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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21 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of morristown in morris township, new jersey was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and agreed with the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

22 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/16/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the valley BMW dealer (located at 4369 mchenry Ave, modesto, CA 95356), but the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

23 Air Bag problem of the 2011 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall I have contacted my BMW center in savannah about this recall and was told it would take up to more then year for the parts, this has been about 9 months ago and im yet to be contacted. I truly do not feel safe in my vehicles!.

24 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 and 17v138000 (air bags, power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

25 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 and 17v138000 (air bags, power train). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (BMW of atlantic city, located at 6807 tilton rd egg harbor township, NJ 08234) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

26 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

27 Air Bag problem of the 2013 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW monrovia (1425 mountain Ave, monrovia, CA) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

28 Air Bag problem of the 2012 BMW X6

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

Takata recall its been almost a year since I received a letter for my airbag recall and still haven't had any new updates on the matter. Everyday I drive my vehicle I put myself and my family at risk!.

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29 Air Bag problem of the 2012 BMW X6

Failure Date: 02/05/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted (princeton BMW in hamilton, NJ) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.


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