The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic stated that the timing chain gears failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The contact stated that the dealer had the part but would not sell it to the contact due to the part being under a recall. The contact referenced BMW recall B110923 as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
2011 BMW X6: check engine light
7 of the 31 complaints about the 2011 BMW X6 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 74 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
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What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion while leaving a parking lot, the vehicle jerked with a delay while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started overheating. The contact shut off the vehicle and waited for the vehicle to cool down before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.
While driving the check engine light came on moments later the steering wheel stiffened up then released mid turn when I turn the steering wheel the tires didn’t respond I hit a curb
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. After fueling the vehicle, the contact drove off and the vehicle decelerated and shut off. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to bmw of las vegas (6900 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89117, (702) 570-0279), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle would not have the vehicle repaired unless it was free of charge. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x6. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. In addition, the vehicle decelerated independently and a reduced power warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred immediately afterwards. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the turbo pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for...
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine
- This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be...
- Class action settlement: N54/N54T/N55 electric engine coolant pump .
- N52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response
- N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints
- N63 engine: oil consumption class action settlement diagnosis and repair procedures.
Related recalls
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
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
- Risk
- This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 11V521000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 BMW X6 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2011 BMW X6?
7 of 31 owner complaints about the 2011 BMW X6 (23%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
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There are 2 recalls and 74 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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