2011 BMW X6 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 BMW X6 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2011 BMW x6m 115k miles the car system was burning smell coming. Smell like electrical problem the system of the car shuts down no power just enough power to pull over off the road. Turned it off and back on it went away. Check engine light and reduced of power keeps coming on. We look into the…”
filed Dec 15, 2021
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently shift into neutral upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact would restart the vehicle soon after the failure to resume normal driving. The contact…”
filed Jul 26, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear…Campaign 17V138000 · Mar 2, 2017
- Affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and…Campaign 16V311000 · May 17, 2016
Power Train problems in other X6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 X6 | 6 | 24% |
| 2012 X6 | 9 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW X6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.