2012 BMW X6 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 47%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW X6, 47% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,950 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was recently on a highway driving and my car suddenly came to a halt, shaking and vibrating whiles other cars were behind me. I almost lost my life in accident with a trailer truck who quickly maneuvered from behind me. I drove the car to a Bmw dealership and I was told that the fuel injectors created that problem. The car has less than 90k miles on it and Bmw is refusing to accept the fact that this is safety issue which could have ended my life. I am requesting at this point for bwm to open a campaign for these fuel injectors or the government issue a recall on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980970, filed 2017-04, 87,456 miles“Driveshaft universal ball joint malfunction. Shows it's on recall . Engine turbo/supercharger failure. Engine coolant malfunction. The car stalls from the turbos malfunctioning & I feel the left wheel is about to fall off from driveshaft which makes a loud noise when you accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #11374211, filed 2020-11, 95,000 miles“While driving oil leaking from oil cooling unit onto serpentine belt causing it to break and twains into (ingested) the engine causing timing chain issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11398563, filed 2021-03, 103,000 miles“Was slowing vehicle while entering onto interstate ramp at a sharp left. Vehicle shifted into neutral and shut down engine. No ability to steer or brake. Also happened while sitting a traffic light.”
NHTSA complaint #10691783, filed 2015-03, 2,000 miles“Vehicle has been smoking, burning oil and leaving a black residue on tail pipes and on paint around tailpipes since approximately 6 months old. Bmw service advised oil usage was normal for vehicle and refused to investigate further. Oil consumption has continued to increase to as much as 6 quarts in less than 5,000 miles. Having serious engine malfunctions with engine shut down, without warning and without ability to compensate for traffic conditions. Believe there is an inherent defect in the engine and that car is a danger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691781, filed 2015-03, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
- 10163029Jun 1, 2019N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after…
- 10163026Jun 1, 2019N63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should…
- 10149564Oct 1, 2018N63 AND N63T ENGINE: ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, ENGINE OIL TOP-UPS AND REFILL CAPACITY. Customers with one of the vehicles above may complain that the engine's oil consumption is…
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- 10149960Sep 1, 2018N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. * B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return…
- 10145279Jul 1, 2018PRELIMINARY CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INFORMATION: N63 OIL CONSUMPTION/BATTERY DRAIN: BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) has entered into a preliminary nationwide settlement with…
- 10135019Feb 1, 2018Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the N63R engine…
- 10146706Jun 1, 2017N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 08 15 June May 2017 What's New: Diagnostic tips updated. Refer to the following…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW X6
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW X6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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