The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V095000·Announced 2020-02-19

BMW Recalls 2020 X6 Models Due to Rear Spoiler Detachment Risk

BMW is recalling 2020 X6 vehicles because the rear spoiler may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component (rear spoiler) that may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Per the rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, corresponding to a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X6 xDrive50i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X6
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
550

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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