The worst 2011 BMW X6 M problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Risk
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1‑800‑525‑7417, MINI at 1‑866‑825‑1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1‑877‑877‑3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Recall number 18V248000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 BMW X6 M 158
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be...
- Surface rust on new air bag inflators
- Incorrect torque specification for the high-pressure pump in ista
- Cracking noises from the frontaxle area while turning the wheels, when station
- Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon"...
- Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle
Compare the 2011 BMW X6 M
Other model years
Questions about the 2011 BMW X6 M
Is the 2011 BMW X6 M reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 BMW X6 M.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW X6 M?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW X6 M have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2011 BMW X6 M?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history