Recall work is done by the manufacturer, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for it. These are the 28 DVSA recalls for the X6, newest first. They do not tell you whether this particular car has had the work: for that, put the registration into the free GOV.UK MOT history check, which shows a recall status where the manufacturer shares it, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
🏛️ December 2025Cars built August 2007 to August 2017
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)
Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
Put right by: Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.
DVSA R/2025/3491,332 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2024Cars built May 2014 to September 2017
Check Driver's Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5
Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.
Put right by: Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.
DVSA R/2024/403318 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ September 2024Cars built October 2022 to August 2024
Integrated Braking System
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Put right by: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle's software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
DVSA R/2024/383818 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ May 2024Cars built April 2024 to April 2024
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)
On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
Put right by: On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
DVSA R/2024/26210 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2024Cars built March 2023 to July 2023
Integrated Braking System
On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
Put right by: On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced
DVSA R/2024/119207 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2023Cars built July 2023 to August 2023
Checking potential vehicle damage
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
Put right by: The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
DVSA R/2024/15612 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ August 2023Cars built August 2007 to June 2014
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.
Put right by: Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.
DVSA R/2023/22444,407 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2023Cars built March 2014 to September 2017
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
Put right by: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.
DVSA R/2023/0164,432 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ August 2022Cars built August 2019 to July 2020
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Put right by: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
DVSA R/2022/255322,745 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ August 2022Cars built March 2014 to April 2019
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
Put right by: On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
DVSA R/2022/206319,399 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ June 2021Cars built April 2017 to August 2018
The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over timeand cause thermal incident.
Put right by: The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
DVSA R/2021/21318,330 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2021Cars built February 2020 to October 2020
The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
Put right by: Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.
DVSA R/2021/054139 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2021Cars built July 2020 to November 2020
The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Put right by: Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
DVSA R/2021/015388 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2020Cars built June 2020 to June 2020
The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications
The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.
Put right by: Replace the front axle support.
DVSA R/2021/07210 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2020Cars built December 2019 to January 2020
The rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roo can be inadequately bonded on the right hand side
The rear spoiler attached to the top edge of the tailgate adjoining the rear of the roof can be inadequately bonded on the Right Hand side
Put right by: Check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty
DVSA R/2020/067167 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2020Cars built March 2014 to April 2019
The isofix child restraint u-loop may break off the carrier plate
The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure.
Put right by: Weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop
DVSA R/2019/3978,155 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2019Cars built December 2006 to August 2011
Movements of the connector of the blower regulator wiring harness could lead to frictional corrosion
The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.
Put right by: The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.
DVSA R/2019/19231,601 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2019Cars built October 2008 to October 2011
Auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit
The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.
Put right by: The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.
DVSA R/2019/0575,866 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2019Cars built August 2007 to March 2010
The idler pulley bolt could become loosened over time
The power steering idler pulley may detach.
Put right by: Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.
DVSA R/2019/01821,123 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2018Cars built March 2014 to May 2017
Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
Put right by: A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
DVSA R/2018/341225,449 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2018Cars built July 2018 to August 2018
Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification
Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.
Put right by: On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts will be replaced.
DVSA R/2018/26219 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2016Cars built September 2011 to December 2015
Power steering may not perform correctly
The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.
Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).
DVSA R/2016/30041 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ September 2013Cars built May 2009 to November 2009
Possibility of fire
Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.
DVSA R/2013/09521,502 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2012Cars built June 2006 to November 2012
Drive may fail
The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.
Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
DVSA R/2012/15022,737 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2012
Potential fire risk
The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.
Put right by: Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.
DVSA R/2012/0785 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2012
Fire may occur
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
Put right by: The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
DVSA R/2012/04921 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2011Cars built November 2007 to February 2011
Short circuit may occur
Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
DVSA R/2011/147557 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2011Cars built August 2008 to June 2009
Risk of fire
Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.
DVSA R/2011/12321,923 vehicles affected in the UK
Recall data published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall listed here may not apply to every car of this model: the build dates and the registration check are what decide it.