The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost power, and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle or accelerate as needed. The heat management module warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and caused the vehicle to lose motive power. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was confirmed by the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle under reduced power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation; however, the failure recurred.
The worst 2022 BMW X6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 22V267000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2022 BMW X6
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 BMW X6 147
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or...
- A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator...
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- RSU availability
- Emissions recall 25E-A02: program control units
- A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor...
- As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored
- A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have...
2022 BMW X6 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl Hybrid | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 |
| 4.4L 8‑cyl | AWD | 13-16 | 18-22 | 15-18 |
What 2022 BMW X6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH in the driveway, there was an abnormal dragging sound coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered goodwill repair. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The rear sensor system design on the X6 does not work as described and the complaint was acknowledged by our BMW dealer “with nothing they can do”. When backing up out of a parking space, it does not alert for persons walking or driving by behind you unless they are only inches away. This has caused personal conflicts with persons walking who thought we should have stopped. And, we nearly had a horrible accident when changing lanes at freeway speeds in front of a semi - a pickup cut us off by jumping in our blind spot and no alert was received. Had I not finally seen him and took evasive action, we would have collided in front of the semi. I have seen similar unsatisfied owner complaints on the forums and there are likely other similar reports here. Thank you. We are selling this vehicle to get something safer.
2022 bmw x6. Consumer writes in regard to defective brake design. The consumer was perplexed on how bmw made their determination if the vehicle was never examined.
When slowing the vehicle, at about 4-5 mph, the car seems to engage the auto-start system and force the car to lurch forward (adding power to the wheels) potentially causing an accident by forcing the car forward when the driver is attempting to slow the vehicle. This only happens 15% of the time (estimated). I have taken it back to two different BMW dealerships a total of four times, having the vehicle off the road for over 5 weeks. I have notified BMW North America, as well. They all say the vehicle is operating as intended. I feel that the car adding power to the wheels when a driver is intending to stop the vehicle is incredibly dangerous and will, at some point cause an accident or hit a pedestrian.
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Questions about the 2022 BMW X6
Is the 2022 BMW X6 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 BMW X6, fewer than a typical X6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 BMW X6?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X6 have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW X6 get?
Official estimates for the 2022 BMW X6 range from 15 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl hybrid, AWD) gets 21 city and 25 highway.
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