2010 BMW X6 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 BMW X6, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Without any warning, my late model 2010 Bmw x6m burst into flames, exploded and was completely totaled. I picked the car up from center Bmw in sherman oaks, ca, on the evening of friday, november 2nd, after the car had been serviced from 10/25 through 11/2. Center Bmw described the replacement of all eight (8) fuel injectors and spark plugs following an engine malfunction, among other items. All work was done under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485542, filed 2012-11, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V248000Apr 18, 2018BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive…Covers: BMW X6 2008–2012, MINI Cooper S 2007–2012, JCW 2007–2012 +16 more
- 11V521000Oct 20, 2011Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and…Covers: BMW X6 2008–2011, 7 Series 2009–2011, X5 2010–2011 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10225107Sep 1, 2022Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
- 10218366Jun 1, 2022Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
- 10211851Mar 1, 2022This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The…
- 10199287May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10198894May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10181214Sep 1, 2020Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10162417Jul 9, 2019N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue…
- 10162395Jul 9, 2019N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and…
- 10160280Apr 1, 2019E71 (X6 WITH N63 ENGINE) FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. The vehicles engine is experiencing either a long crank/starting duration engine…
- 10146573Mar 1, 2017N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ISTA test plan. . The…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW X6
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW X6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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