I own a 2012 bmw x6 m. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the check-engine indicator suddenly illuminated and the "stability control inactive" message displayed before the vehicle lost power and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle would not start again, and it was towed to the dealership (bellevue bmw, 13617 ne 20th st, bellevue, wa 98005) where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized. I was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The mileage at the time of the failure was 79,000. All services and oil changes had been completed on-time and by either the dealership or by factory-approved facilities,
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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 2012 BMW X6 M 153
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- Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle
What 2012 BMW X6 M owners say
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x6 m. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine indicator suddenly illuminated and the "stability control inactive" message displayed before the vehicle lost power. After turning the engine off and back on, the vehicle operated normally and the warning indicator and message no longer displayed. Moments later, while driving on the highway, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (dryer and reinbold bmw, 9375 whitley dr, indianapolis, in) where it was diagnosed that the lower rod bearing had fractured and caused severe damage to the engine. Also, metal shavings were present in the oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 78,000.
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Is the 2012 BMW X6 M reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 BMW X6 M, close to a typical X6 M model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW X6 M?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2012 BMW X6 M have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW X6 M engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V248000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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