2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC recalls

Passenger air bag may explode and spray metal fragments

Recall 20V016Jan 15, 20204,007 vehicles affected

The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these BMW vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 20V017Jan 15, 202059,965 vehicles affected

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.

Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire

Recall 18V248Apr 18, 201847,806 vehicles affected

The electric auxiliary water pump in these vehicles may fail, causing its circuit board to overheat.

Water and debris can wear out front driveshaft joint

Recall 17V138Mar 2, 2017121,909 vehicles affected

Water and debris can enter the universal joint on the front driveshaft, causing excessive wear.

Fuel Pump Wires Can Melt, Causing Leaks or Stalls

Recall 16V746Oct 17, 2016136,188 vehicles affected

Some vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps with wire contacts that may not be crimped tightly enough.

Passenger airbag may rupture in a crash, risking injury

Recall 16V364May 25, 201697,738 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain BMW X5 and X6 vehicles may rupture when the airbags deploy in a crash.

Front driveshaft joint can fail, causing loss of traction

Recall 16V311May 17, 201621,493 vehicles affected

The front driveshaft universal joint on these vehicles may not seal out water and debris.

Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash

Recall 16V071Feb 5, 2016840,000 vehicles affected

BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.

2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC questions

Does the 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC: Passenger air bag may explode and spray metal fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire; Water and debris can wear out front driveshaft joint; Fuel Pump Wires Can Melt, Causing Leaks or Stalls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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