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🧸 Product DE HU PL PT SE January 15, 2021

BMW — X6, X6M

Passenger car.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The upper rear (roof) spoiler may not have been properly attached during the production process. This may cause the spoiler to become detached, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2020 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? BMW X6 and X6M cars may have a roof spoiler that was not put on correctly. This spoiler could come loose while driving.

What's happening? Some cars were made with a weak spoiler attachment. If it falls off, it could hurt people or damage other cars on the road.

Does this affect me? This problem is in Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden. If you own one of these BMWs, check your car.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. They will fix the spoiler for free. Ask your dealer or BMW for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
BMW
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The upper rear (roof) spoiler may not have been properly attached during the production process. This may cause the spoiler to become detached, posing a risk to the following traffic. · Origin: United States

First published
January 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002877

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BMW — X6, X6M. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The upper rear (roof) spoiler may not have been properly attached during the production process. This may cause the spoiler to become detached, posing a risk to the following traffic. · Origin: United...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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