NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW X6 Safety Record
The 2019 BMW X6 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW X6 has not undergone federal crash-testing, leaving it without an official NHTSA Safety Index score or star ratings. The available record indicates a light burden of four recall campaigns and five owner complaints reported to NHTSA. This data neither confirms nor dismisses the vehicle's crash safety, as no controlled test results are available for this specific model year.
The 2019 BMW X6 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW X6?
The 2019 BMW X6 has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving its direct crash performance unrated. Its recall and complaint record places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower volume of safety-related issues compared to many vehicles. Four federal recall campaigns address specific safety concerns: child-seat anchor integrity, backup camera function for back-over prevention, rear suspension control arms, and wheel bolt retention. The suspension and wheel bolt recalls originated in the 2018 model year, suggesting early identification of these issues for the vehicle's generation. NHTSA has received five owner complaints for the 2019 X6, including one report of an alleged fire and two alleging injuries. These complaints cite the Fuel/Propulsion System and Air Bags, respectively; all remain unverified. No other model years for this generation of the X6 have NHTSA crash test data available for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW X6 have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW X6 is named in four recall campaigns covering: rear child-seat anchor hardware, backup camera system failure affecting back-over prevention, rear upper control arm suspension components, and wheel bolt integrity. NHTSA's published campaign records do not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but shoppers should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
CHILD SEAT19V823000
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-11-18
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2019-09-27
SUSPENSION:REAR18V680000
Risk: If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2018-09-28
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS18V614000
Risk: The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2018-09-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW X6?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW X6, spanning the Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Parking Brake, Engine and Engine Cooling, and Air Bags components, with one reported crash, one reported fire, and two reported injuries. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW X6?
The 2019 BMW X6 has been subject to four recall campaigns. Prospective owners should verify a specific vehicle's recall status at nhtsa.gov to ensure all necessary repairs have been completed.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2019 BMW X6; no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Four recall campaigns affect this model year, covering rear child-seat anchors, backup camera back-over prevention, rear upper control arm suspension, and wheel bolt integrity.
- Five unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA include one alleged crash, one alleged fire, and two alleged injuries across components that include the Fuel/Propulsion System and Air Bags.
- Verifying open recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov is the only way to confirm whether the four campaigns have been remedied on any specific 2019 BMW X6.
FAQ2019 BMW X6 safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW X6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW X6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW X6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW X6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW X6 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.