Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 X6 M | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 X6 M | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 X6 M | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 X6 M | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
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NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 13 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 BMW X6 M SUV N/A AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW X6 M SUV FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2014 | 2014 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW X6 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 BMW X6 M SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 17 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 14.6–16.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | X6 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| 2025 | X6 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| 2024 | X6 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| 2023 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| 2022 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| 2021 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| 2020 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.8 | 12.9 | 15.6 |
| 2019 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2017 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2015 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2014 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.1 | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| 2013 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 19.0 | 14.1 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.7 | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| 2011 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 13.9 | 16.7 |
| 2010 | X6 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.8 | 13.9 | 16.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
360 new BMW X6 M cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Luxembourg (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 303 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 9 | — |
| 2015 | 8 | — |
| 2013 | 3 | — |
| 2012 | 130 | — |
| 2011 | 192 | — |
| 2010 | 15 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the X6 M in 9 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-up and may break. In this case, the reduced braking performance requires greater force and the braking distance may increase. In addi…
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the An…
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing t…
The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing to unfold sufficiently. As a result, it may not be able to deploy correctly in the event of an accident, leading to a reduction in the res…
The driver or passenger airbag inflator may malfunction. In the event of an airbag activation this can lead to the release of fragments from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval a…
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on …
The upper rear (roof) spoiler may not have been properly attached during the production process. This may cause the spoiler to become detached, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Due to defective welding, the push bars on the front axle beam may become detached.Moreover, a failure of the welding quality may result in a crack of the bearing bracket. This could lead to loss of wheel control, increasing the risk of an accident.
The four ISOFIX child-seat attachment brackets on the rear seats may not have the necessary structural durability. As a result, one or more of the brackets could break under increased fatigue loading during operation. This may increase the risk of injury in th…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
8 campaigns cover the X6 M.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
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.
NHTSA recalls