Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of BMW X6

BMW X6 owners have reported 7 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of BMW X6


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of BMW X6

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On December 27, 2025, while using the vehicle’s automated park assistant feature to reverse into my assigned parking space in my enclosed residential garage, my 2025 BMW X6 failed to detect a fixed concrete structural column directly in its path.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

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.   Read details...




X6 Service Bulletins
X6 Safety Recalls
X6 Defect Investigations