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BMW X6 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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BMW X6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 BMW X6 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder automatic AWD

30000 mi front collision avoidance sensor failed, warranty. 

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2011 BMW X6 4dr SUV

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

8000 mi Glove compartment failed to open. 
8000 mi Replaced glove compartment motor 
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. 
27000 mi

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

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2011 BMW X6 4dr SUV

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

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

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2011 BMW X6 4dr SUV

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

60000 mi

US $1100
Electric water pump replaced. The radiator fan would constantly comes on really loud. 
29760 mi heated steering wheel stop working, replace steering wheel. 

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2010 BMW X6 4dr SUV

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

145000 mi

US $750
Replaced dead audio module/amplifier. 

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2008 BMW X6 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4960 mi idrive clock keeps resetting to 0. Wrong Battery installed fr. factory. 

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BMW X6 Electrical Problems

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