Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW X6 SAV · model year
2009 BMW X6 SAV
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009BMWX6 SAV 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 2009 X6 SAV is engine with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (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.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2009 X6 SAV. 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180102ENGINE
MY CAR HAS A HEAVY EXHAUST FUMES COMING INSIDE CABIN, I HAD THE PROBLEM LOOKED AT IN 2016 AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BUT IT IS MUCH STRONGER. THERE IS ALSO A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK. IT'S BEEN TAKEN IN 5 TIMES FOR THE OIL.
Mileage: 114,000
20180102UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY CAR HAS A HEAVY EXHAUST FUMES COMING INSIDE CABIN, I HAD THE PROBLEM LOOKED AT IN 2016 AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BUT IT IS MUCH STRONGER. THERE IS ALSO A PERPETUAL OIL LEAK. IT'S BEEN TAKEN IN 5 TIMES FOR THE OIL.
Mileage: 114,000
20170301ENGINE
VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. MILES ARE 68K AND HAS HAD EVERY SERVICE DONE AT THE DEALER AS THE MANUFACTURER SCHEDULE CALLED FOR. BMW HAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING VALVE GUIDE SEALS WITH A REPAIR BILL OVER $10,000.
Mileage: 68,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 BMW X6 SAV have?▼
The 2009 BMW X6 SAV has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW X6 SAV?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 BMW X6 SAV is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2009 BMW X6 SAV 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.