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2011 BMW X6 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2011 BMW X6 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 BMW X6 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X6 in Illinois, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2018
Jul 2012

18000 mi
check engine light came on. problem was with faulty gas cap. very minor repair 
Sep 2012

22000 mi
Convenience entry system malfunctioning. Use of the actual key caused radio to reset. Car is completely drivable and repair stands as an open unresolved issue. 
Jan 2013

27000 mi

US $160
Convenience entry system: returned to shop for ongoing problem 
Sep 2013

46000 mi
Fuel injectors and spark plugs replaced due to fouling 
Dec 2013

50000 mi
u-joint failure on highway. Car still in shop for repairs. More later. 
Jan 2014 All fuel injectors and high pressure fuel rails replaced...AGAIN. Complained to BMW NA about a service history 18 pages long, in shop on average of every 7 weeks for 2013. Gave me a complimentary 3/36 extended warranty. 
Nov 2014

63400 mi

US $50
Mass airflow sensor replaced. Warranty item. 
Aug 2015

74000 mi
Dealer replaced fuel rails and direct injectors Valve guide seals replaced 
Nov 2017

108973 mi

US $387
Replaced turbo coolant lines 
Dec 2017

109000 mi

US $525
Replaced rear brakes 
BMW X6 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

56000 mi

US $50
Dealership replaced engine at $22,000 (new) due to a part leaking oil in the bottom of the engine, whereas the part could not be replaced according to BMW. Warranty company paid for engine replacement. 
BMW X6 in Puerto Rico
Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
Feb 2011

8000 mi
Glove compartment failed to open. 
Mar 2011

8000 mi
Replaced glove compartment motor 
BMW X6 in Texas, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

52000 mi

US $600
Water pump for turbo charge failed, warning light on 

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2011 BMW X6 4dr SUV

turbocharged 302hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X6 in Great Britain
Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Jan 2011

1000 mi
Scratch on driver's door and defects on both D pillars. Dealer body shop repaired and polished out defects. 
Aug 2011

4000 mi

£250
Driver's door exterior upper seal vulanisation fault. Seal beginning to break up. 
Sep 2011

4000 mi
Front wings and hood required respray, entire car needed machine polishing after defect found with clearcoat. Surface pitted in a number of places. Cause unknown, defective paint suspected. BMW Warranty covered cost 
Jan 2012

17800 mi
Broken brake hub due to seized lugbolt 
May 2012

7200 mi
Instrument Panel failure, including all guages, dials and warning lights. Believed to be an IBUS failure. Out of warranty repair costs would exceed £1,200 
Apr 2013

10000 mi
Rear windscreen heater element peeling off. Will require replacement screen to be fitted. 
Jul 2013

10000 mi
Rear windscreen defroster failure Bonnet catch failure - will require new bonnet release 'box' as the component has failed. On back order. New door seal for the Driver's side door on back order. 
Mar 2014

15000 mi
Install missing wiring for the 13-pin trailer wiring. Factory build defect on all UK BMWs and Minis with tow package. Required additional wiring to be ECE approved. Missing wire--powers fridge--added upon request to BMW, but not Mini. Faulty bonnet catch box. 
May 2018

39000 mi

£400
Replaced front right caliper (seized), worn front discs, pads, spring retainer plates and wear indicator. 
Dec 2021

53000 mi

£900
Non-scheduled driveline fluid changes to differentials, transfer and automatic gearboxes. BMW do not offer this type of service but ZF and GKN who make the system suggest 8 years/50,000 miles. Mine was done at 11 years and 53,000 miles 

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2011 BMW X6 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X6 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
Mar 2019

42000 mi

US $4700
DME (Digital Module Electronic), VVT motor. 
Mar 2021

60000 mi

US $1100
Electric water pump replaced. The radiator fan would constantly comes on really loud. 
BMW X6 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2011 - Oct 2014
Mar 2013

27280 mi
Engine malfunction light came on and engine went into safe running mode. To repair, dealer reprogrammed engine software 
BMW X6 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2011 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013

29760 mi
Parking brake malfunction, used tool in trunk to release the brake. Dealer checked everthing and it seems to be good. 
Feb 2014

29760 mi
heated steering wheel stop working, replace steering wheel. 
BMW X6 in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2010 - Oct 2012
Jan 2012 Engine malfunction, yellow in color, light illuminated. 

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2011 BMW X6 Repair Histories

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