2012 BMW X6 engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 BMW X6 — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel pump stopped working almost died on highway after car stalled and wouldnt let me drive while it turned off . I cant believe a fuel pump is bad at 107 k miles . Ive read multiple forums on same issue w other x6 this needs immediate attention someone could die .”
filed Sep 2, 2021
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that there was an unknown recall associated to the VIN. The dealer completed recall repairs. The contact stated on July 16, 2021 while her husband was driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact…”
filed Jul 20, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheatCampaign 18V248000 · Apr 18, 2018
Related service bulletins
This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that…
B110614 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 27, 2025
Engine problems in other X6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 X6 | 7 | 28% |
| 2011 X6 | 15 | 48% |
| 2009 X6 | 8 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.