BMW X6 complaints by model year
204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
BMW X6 recalls (44)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one X6 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2024, 2025 | — |
| 25V837000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Air Bag May Deploy Improperly | 2026 | 100% |
| 25V671000 | Oct 8, 2025 | Windshield Not Sealed Properly | 2026 | 100% |
| 25V644000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat | 2020 | 58.8% |
| 24V739000 | Oct 2, 2024 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2024 | 95.7% |
| 24V697000 | Sep 18, 2024 | Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail | 2025 | 98.1% |
| 24V576000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat | 2020 | 87.2% |
| 24V345000 | May 15, 2024 | Seat Belt System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2025 | 99.4% |
| 24V104000 | Feb 12, 2024 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2024, 2025 | 91.5% |
| 23V821000 | Dec 6, 2023 | Transmission Gears May Seize | 2023 | 97.3% |
| 23V622000 | Sep 7, 2023 | Front Passenger Knee Air Bag May Not Deploy | 2024 | 97.9% |
| 23V471000 | Jul 10, 2023 | Knee Air Bag Manufactured Incorrectly | 2024 | 99.2% |
| 22V267000 | Apr 20, 2022 | Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 99.2% |
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111 | 2020, 2021 | 97.6% |
| 21V062000 | Feb 10, 2021 | Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS | 2020, 2021 | 99.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
BMW X6 FAQ
How many recalls has the BMW X6 had?
NHTSA lists 44 recall campaigns that cover at least one BMW X6 model year from 2006 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which BMW X6 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2012 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (32) and the 2007 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common BMW X6 problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, electrical system, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the BMW X6 get?
EPA rates the 2026 BMW X6 at 15 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.