NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 BMW X6 Safety Record
The 2023 BMW X6 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 BMW X6 carries no federal crash-test ratings, nor does it have an official Safety Index score. This absence of data means the vehicle has not undergone the standardized evaluations that inform consumers of impact protection. The federal record for this model year shows a light burden of one recall campaign and one owner complaint reported to NHTSA. This limited data set, by itself, offers no comprehensive safety assessment.
The 2023 BMW X6 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign targeting the automatic transmission control module, and is classified 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 BMW X6?
The 2023 BMW X6 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving no star ratings or Safety Index score by which to assess its performance in collisions. There are no adjacent model years with crash-test data in the federal record to provide context. The model sits in the Light recall and complaint burden band, the least concentrated tier of the federal record. A single recall campaign addresses the automatic transmission control module, a powertrain electronics issue common to a range of 2023 BMW and Toyota vehicles. One unverified consumer complaint alleging a structural concern has been filed with NHTSA; no harm is reported in connection with that complaint. The Light burden band designation reflects the volume of federal safety filings for this year and should not be considered a substitute for crash-test performance data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 BMW X6 have any recalls?
The 2023 BMW X6 has one recall on record with NHTSA. The campaign targets the powertrain automatic transmission control module, specifically the TCM/PCM/TECM. The recall notice does not carry a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided. Owners should verify current remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)23V821000
Risk: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-12-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 BMW X6?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint associated with the 2023 BMW X6. That single reported allegation involves the vehicle's Structure component. It is an unverified consumer allegation, not an established finding, and it is associated with zero reported crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 BMW X6?
Owners of the 2023 BMW X6 should verify whether the open recall for the transmission control module has been addressed on their specific vehicle. This is important to confirm prior to purchase, as completion status varies.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2023 BMW X6, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year; the absence of testing is not a safety judgment in either direction.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering the automatic transmission control module under a campaign that also spans certain other 2023 BMW and Toyota vehicles; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X6, alleging a structural concern, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded in the federal data.
- The Light burden band assigned to the 2023 BMW X6 reflects the low volume of recall and complaint filings for this specific model year and is not a crash-safety score or a substitute for star ratings.
FAQ2023 BMW X6 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW X6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 BMW X6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 BMW X6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.