2015–2027 · 13 model years · 43 recalls

BMW X6 problems by year

We don't rate the BMW X6 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2024 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (21). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability23
Brakes20
Electrical system10
Engine & cooling7
Body, glass & interior6
Transmission & drivetrain5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every BMW X6 year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 X6Not rated yet1023
2026 X6Not rated yet6223
2025 X6Not rated yet3424
2024 X6Not rated yet21524
2023 X6Not rated yet1123
2022 X6Not rated yet7123
2021 X6Not rated yet13723
2020 X6Not rated yet121123
2019 X6Not rated yet6420
2018 X6Not rated yet6421
2017 X6Not rated yet3221
2016 X6Not rated yet11121
2015 X6Not rated yet12122

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common BMW X6 problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, brakes, electrical system.

Which BMW X6 year has the most recalls?

The 2020, with 11 recalls on record with NHTSA.