BMW X6 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW X6 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW X6 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW X6 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW X6 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine68
- Transmission38
- Airbags34
- Fuel system25
- Electrical24
- Brakes20
- Driver assistance18
- Steering13
- Suspension10
- Body5
- Acceleration5
- Visibility4
BMW X6 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 9 | Brakes | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 2 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 5 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | - | 7 | Brakes | 7 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | - | 9 | Electrical | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 5 | Engine | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | - | 4 | Brakes | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 3 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 9 | Transmission | 48,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | - | 9 | Engine | 57,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | - | 11 | Airbags | 100,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | - | 25 | Airbags | 55,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2012 | - | 32 | Engine | 74,900 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2011 | - | 31 | Engine | 60,000 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2010 | - | 15 | Engine | 79,966 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2009 | - | 19 | Engine | 58,244 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2008 | - | 4 | Airbags | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 44
BMW X6 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- The NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
- Shark fin roof antenna sealing settlement
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been...
- The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or...
- After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the...
- A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator...
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been...
- The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials...
- The NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship...
Questions about the BMW X6
What years of the BMW X6 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW X6 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW X6?
2019, 2022 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 7).
What is the most common problem with the BMW X6?
Engine, with 68 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (38) and airbags (34).
How many recalls does the BMW X6 have?
44 recalls between 2006 and 2026. The 2011 model year has the most, with 11.
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