BMW X6 owners have reported 5 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
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. Rather than braking or alerting me (the driver) to the obstacle, the vehicle accelerated into the column, causing rear bumper damage. No warning was issued by the parking collision system prior to or during impact. My car was subsequently inspected at an authorized BMW dealership (braman BMW, miami). The dealership pulled backend diagnostic data and forwarded it to BMW north America engineering for review. BMW engineering confirmed that a sensor related error code was thrown and logged at the moment of the incident while the automated park assistant was actively engaged. Engineering attributed the code to “sensor noise/overwhelm” but somehow concluded it was unrelated to the failure to brake or detect the obstacle. BMW north America’s official position is that there is no defect with the vehicle and has closed the case. No physical testing of the parking sensors, cameras, wiring, or software was performed at any point despite my request. Both braman BMW in miami and BMW north America have declined to provide me with the full diagnostic data, error codes, or engineering analysis reviewed internally. This incident represents a potential safety risk not only to me as the sole driver of this vehicle but to pedestrians and bystanders present during automated parking operations.
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.
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.
Vanos camshaft fault. Fc 2a82 and fc 2a87. I was driving at a speed of 25mph the reduced engine power light comes on. I stop turn the car off and restart it the light is now off after driving for 10mins the light comes back on there is a loss of power I'm stepping on the gas and the car is not going this has happened nearly each time I've driven the car lately. I take the car to a shop spending almost $1000 to tell me the vanos or camshaft itself is the problem this repair is close to $4000. I see that this is binder recall for 2010 to 2014 models I'm thinking you just forgot us. Help thank you.
Upon on starting the vehicle and dropping into drive or reverse the vehicle accelerates on its on , the the tachometer jumps to 1000 and even up to 1500 without touching the accelerator. I have brought the vehicle three time to different dealerships and they could fix the issue. I have almost collided with multiple vehicles in parking lots and almost ran into our building, I have to step on the break very hard to reduce the car lunging forward, the car still travels with my brake on, if there were a child or person in front of me they would be injured severely, this is very unsafe. I have video of the tachometer going from 0-1000 almost coming to a stall, it has stalled two times in the past.