2023 BMW X6 problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

On XXX, an authorized dealership, BMW of [XXX], performed a front suspension repair on my Certified Pre-Owned 2023 BMW X6 M50i (VIN: [XXX]). The technicians failed to torque the front lower control arms to factory specifications, releasing a structurally unstable vehicle back onto public roads. When returned due to severe steering wheel and body vibrations, the facility covertly installed improper, non-factory aftermarket washers to mask a stripped subframe assembly instead of executing proper structural safety repairs. Crucially, the dealership intentionally initiated a corporate "Restricted List" warranty lockout against my VIN to actively hide the severe defects in their front control arms repair and prevent independent verification. This retaliatory database block completely freezes my active Certified Pre-Owned warranty rights nationwide, flashing a mandatory "CONTACT MANUFACTURER" screen on diagnostic monitors to obstruct authorized third-party facilities from resolving the physical suspension and subframe damage. The unresolved, structurally shifting subframe generated chronic, violent drivetrain vibrations under velocity. This defect caused cascading mechanical destruction, completely destroying the front differential, and fully collapsing both primary hydraulic engine mounts and the transmission mount. Furthermore, on XXX, authorized facility BMW of Manhattan engaged in further safety non-compliance. Despite active, documented, and dangerous steering and suspension defects, facility management refused to execute the necessary safety repairs due to the corporate lockout. Instead, they forced the vehicle out of the service bay directly onto the public highway in an active, volatile emergency condition with collapsed mounts and loose control arms. Releasing a heavy, safety-compromised performance SUV onto a high-velocity public highway constitutes reckless endangerment, placing my life in immediate danger on public road INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(

Filed Jan 24, 2026 · Body · MA

On three separate occasions the back doors of the truck opened while the car was at speed. The first time (1/20/26) it was the passenger-side back door. No one was sitting in the car aside from the driver. Driver noticed the door ajar light come on after being at speed and then looked back to see the back door slightly opened, then pulled over and closed it. The second time (1/23/26) was three days later with a driver, passenger (front) and child (carseat behind driver) in the car leaving home. Driver noticed the door ajar light come on after being at speed and then looked back to see the driver-side back door slightly opened, then pulled over and closed it. The third time (1/23/26) was the same day, a few hours later with same driver, passenger, child in carseat on a return trip home. The passenger in the front looked back to see the driver-side back door completely open and notified the driver who then pulled over and closed the door. We called the dealership and they told us to bring it in immediately. We brought it in around 2/3p and by end of day the dealership responded with the following: "11224 checked the function of all doors. found normal operation. all doors working properly. scanned vehicle, no fault codes stored. please have customer make sure no one is the backseat that could've possible opened the door by accident. if a child is in the back seat pls be sure to turn child lock on by pushing switch on inner part of door. no problem found. have customer monitor and return if necessary." There was no indication that they drove the car and tried to replicate the conditions. Either way, there seems to be no explanation or resolution.