Vehicle recall 19V823000 · November 18, 2019
BMW X6 and X6 M
The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
- Consequence
- Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V823000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 2019
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 23, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,760
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Child seat
Vehicles covered
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