BMW X6, X6M Recall R/2020/067: The Rear Spoiler Attached To The Top Edge Of The Tailgate Adjoining The Rear Of The Roo…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 167
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051860400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X6, X6M vehicles built between 4 December 2019 and 23 January 2020. 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. The dealer will check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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 Defect: 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 Remedy: Check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: 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 Fix
The dealer will check for correct adhesion and replace if faulty.
Are You Affected?
X6, X6M built between 4 December 2019 and 23 January 2020 may be included. BMW estimates 167 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0051860400 or the DVSA reference R/2020/067. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2019/403 on 9 Mar 2020, for driver's front takata (nadi) airbag inflator may rupture on deployment. The one launched after it was R/2020/081 on 30 Mar 2020, for the fixings of the high level 3RD brake light could come loose. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/067, launched 23 March 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.