Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC · model year
2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
3 NHTSA complaints, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010BMWX6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC is air bags with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2010 X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (6)
16V36400025/05/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever
18V24800018/04/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Coo
16V74600017/10/2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran T
20V01600015/01/2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger fronta
20V01700015/01/2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi,
16V07100005/02/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons,
Recent Complaints
20180728ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR IS ON, WHICH PRESENTS A CHANCE OF CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATING. IT CAN ALSO INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE. THE INDICATOR IS ON WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 18V248000
Mileage: 90,000
20171214POWER TRAIN
MY CAR WILL TURN OFF AND SHOW A POWERTRAIN FAILURE. I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MIN TO RESTART THE CAR. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME AND KEEP ON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANT FIX IT. THEY PROMISE WHEN THEY WERE GOING TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT FOR THE FUEL PUMP (LAST RECALL) I WONT HAVE THE PROBLEM ANYMORE. I TRIED TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURE TI HELP ME FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT SINCE THEY CANT REPRODUCE IT THEN IT MY PROBLEM. THE ISSUE DOESNT HAPPEN OFTEN MAYBE ONE A MONTH. BUT ENOUGH TO BE SCARY. WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPEN, MY CAR IS ON A LOW SPEED. LIKE MY KIDS CAR LINE IN SCHOOL. OR WHEN I PULL OF A PARKING SPOT. ITS THE SLOW MOTION. EXIT OF A HIGHWAY AND ALSO RED LIGHT.
Mileage: 85,000
20161210AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING THE DEALER SINCE FEBRUARY AND THEY CONTINUE TO SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. MY VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR THE PRIORITY LISTING SINCE IT IS A 2010 MODEL AND I LIVE IN GEORGIA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC have?▼
The 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC?▼
Yes, the 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and ENGINE.
Is the 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.