Large SUV
2018 BMW X6: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2018 BMW X6 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
6
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 16 mpg |
Recalls
Child SeatNov 18, 2019 · campaign 19V823000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsSep 12, 2018 · campaign 18V614000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmJun 28, 2018 · campaign 18V439000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
SuspensionNov 17, 2017 · campaign 17V727000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the BMW X6
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2018 BMW X6 have?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (1), steering (1), suspension (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW X6 have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW X6 get?
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.