NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 BMW X6 Safety Record
The 2021 BMW X6 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 7 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 BMW X6 has not received published crash-test results from NHTSA. This means no overall star rating or computed Safety Index is available for the vehicle. There is no federal assessment of its frontal, side, or rollover crash performance. The federal record indicates a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, with 7 distinct recall campaigns. These recalls addressed steering, brakes, and back-over camera functionality. NHTSA has also logged 7 owner complaints for this model year. These figures comprise the complete federal safety information available.
The 2021 BMW X6 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of 7 NHTSA recall campaigns, according to federal data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 BMW X6?
The 2021 BMW X6’s recall history presents a notable array of safety-critical concerns. Seven distinct recall campaigns were issued for this model year, addressing issues as diverse as steering column integrity, hydraulic brake performance, and back-over camera functionality. This breadth of recalls places the vehicle in the Moderate recall and complaint burden band. Complementing this, NHTSA recorded 7 owner complaints for the 2021 X6. While the raw complaint volume is modest, it includes 2 reports each for the Service Brakes, Electrical System, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with 1 complaint specifically linked to a crash event. No other model years of the X6 have crash-test data available to provide a comparative safety baseline. The Moderate burden band indicates that a thorough check of open recalls is essential for any prospective owner.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 BMW X6 have any recalls?
The 2021 BMW X6 is named in 7 recall campaigns. Components addressed include the steering column, hydraulic service brakes, the back-over prevention camera system, the 12V/24V/48V battery and electrical system, and the sun/moonroof assembly. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data provided for this model year, but shoppers should verify current repair status through the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov, as remedy completion varies by individual vehicle.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY22V267000
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.
Reported 2022-04-20
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V096000
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-02-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V062000
Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-02-10
STEERING:COLUMN21V031000
Risk: A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-01-29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY20V761000
Risk: Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2020-12-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS20V528000
Risk: Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2020-09-01
TIRES20V483000
Risk: A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. BMW has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2020-08-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 BMW X6?
Seven owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW X6. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Service Brakes, Electrical System, and Forward Collision Avoidance, each reported twice. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 BMW X6?
Anyone considering a used 2021 BMW X6 should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any of the 7 recall campaigns have been completed by a prior owner. Recall repairs are performed at no charge by authorized dealers regardless of ownership history.
- The 2021 BMW X6 has no NHTSA crash-test result, no Safety Index, and no star ratings for any category; the absence of testing is a data gap, not a safety finding in either direction.
- Seven recall campaigns were issued for this model year, with safety-critical systems affected including the steering column, hydraulic service brakes, and the back-over prevention camera, making a VIN-specific open-recall check at nhtsa.gov essential before purchase.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year include unverified allegations targeting Forward Collision Avoidance twice, a system that is central to crash-mitigation performance, alongside brake and electrical system reports.
- No tested sibling years of the X6 exist in the covered data set, meaning there is no parallel NHTSA crash-test record from a closely related model year that a shopper could reference for structural or occupant-protection context.
FAQ2021 BMW X6 safety questions
Was the 2021 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 7 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW X6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 BMW X6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 BMW X6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 BMW X6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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 2021.
- 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.