NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW X6 Safety Record
The 2022 BMW X6 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW X6 has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving its safety profile incomplete by NHTSA's star rating system. Without these crucial assessments, a comprehensive Safety Index cannot be computed. The available federal record indicates a light burden of one recall campaign and three owner complaints. These complaints document no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This assessment is based solely on recall and complaint data, not on crash performance.
The 2022 BMW X6 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries one recall campaign and a 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW X6?
The 2022 BMW X6 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its structural and occupant-protection performance unrated. This absence of data extends to adjacent model years, offering no comparative context. Federal safety oversight for this specific model year centers on a single recall concerning the sun and moon roof assembly, combined with just three owner complaints. While these complaints touch on safety-relevant systems like Lane Departure, Back Over Prevention, and Service Brakes, their low volume and unverified status categorize them as unconfirmed allegations. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported in the complaint record. This places the 2022 X6 in the Light burden band for recalls and complaints, the lowest intensity tier in the MotorCaliber framework.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW X6 have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW X6 carries one recall campaign, which addresses a visibility concern in the sun and moon roof assembly. The recall was issued as part of a broader BMW action covering several models including certain 4 Series Gran Coupe and X5 variants. The NHTSA data for this model year includes no park-outside or do-not-drive directive associated with this campaign.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW X6?
Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X6, spanning four component areas: Lane Departure systems, Back Over Prevention, Service Brakes, and an Unknown or Other category. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA or BMW.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW X6?
A notable recall on the 2022 BMW X6 concerns the sun and moon roof assembly, prompting a recommendation that any shopper considering a used model verify completion of this recall via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 BMW X6, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2022 BMW X6, targeting a sun and moon roof assembly visibility concern shared across several 2022 BMW models.
- Three unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, touching Lane Departure, Back Over Prevention, and Service Brakes components, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Prospective buyers should verify whether the open recall has been remedied by checking the specific vehicle VIN at nhtsa.gov before completing any transaction.
FAQ2022 BMW X6 safety questions
Was the 2022 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 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 BMW X6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW X6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW X6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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 2022.
- 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.