The service and repair manual for the 2009 BMW X6 — 3.0L I6 and 4.4L V8 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | xDrive35iA Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive50i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive50iA Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 25 complaints · 82 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 X6 manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 691
- Engine Performance 26,621
- Accessories & Equipment 6,021
- General Information 1,841
- Body & Frame 3,765
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 126
- Brakes 116
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 1,000
- Restraints 583
- Drivelines & Axles 647
- Steering 396
- Electrical 4,030
- Suspension 1,170
- Engine Mechanical 1,022
- Transmission 431
- Front/Rear 310
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 X6
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V364000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › other fuel types › turbo/supercharger · 11V521000This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V746000The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. additionally, the fuel p.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V016000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V020000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc · 09V255000In an extreme case, the affected rear brake disc could break resulting in a loss of braking at that.
Owners have filed 25 complaints and BMW has issued 82 technical service bulletins for the 2009 X6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 X6 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 X6?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 4.4L V8 across the xDrive35iA Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive50i Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive50iA Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2009 X6 problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 X6, covering air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2009 X6 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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