Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2027.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 X6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 X6 | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 X6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 X6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 X6 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 X6 | 9 | 10 |
| 2019 X6 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 X6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 X6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 X6 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 X6 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 X6 | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 X6 | 25 | 5 |
| 2012 X6 | 32 | 7 |
| 2011 X6 | 31 | 11 |
| 2010 X6 | 15 | 9 |
| 2009 X6 | 19 | 10 |
| 2008 X6 | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine57
- Power train38
- Air bags34
- Electrical system24
- Fuel/propulsion system19
- Unknown or other18
- Service brakes15
- Steering12
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 39 X6 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 12 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 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 SUV N/A AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | 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 19 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.6–14.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| 2025 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| 2024 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| 2023 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 9.3 | 10.4 |
| 2022 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| 2021 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| 2020 | X6 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 9.1 | 10.5 |
| 2019 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| 2018 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| 2017 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.7 | 11.5 |
| 2015 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 8.9 | 11.1 |
| 2014 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.6 | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| 2013 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.2 | 12.7 |
| 2012 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.2 | 12.7 |
| 2011 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.6 | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| 2010 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.1 | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| 2009 | X6 xDrive 35i · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.1 | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| 2008 | X6 xDrive35i · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.1 | 11.8 | 14.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
747 X6 cars are on the New Zealand register; 37% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
| 2021 | 43 | 39 | 4 |
| 2020 | 48 | 38 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| 2018 | 21 | 12 | 8 |
| 2017 | 40 | 27 | 11 |
| 2016 | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| 2015 | 60 | 37 | 22 |
| 2014 | 34 | 13 | 19 |
| 2013 | 69 | 32 | 34 |
| 2012 | 63 | 25 | 35 |
| 2011 | 44 | 19 | 24 |
| 2010 | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| 2009 | 80 | 38 | 37 |
| 2008 | 42 | 28 | 13 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
1,792 X6 cars are on Dutch roads; 58% arrived later as imports, and 439 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | €164,904 |
| 2025 | 48 | €159,521 |
| 2024 | 80 | €158,643 |
| 2023 | 70 | €157,361 |
| 2022 | 121 | €145,140 |
| 2021 | 160 | €142,616 |
| 2020 | 271 | €143,630 |
| 2019 | 49 | €143,514 |
| 2018 | 68 | €125,860 |
| 2017 | 130 | €120,482 |
| 2016 | 139 | €119,393 |
| 2015 | 222 | €120,031 |
| 2014 | 38 | €139,057 |
| 2013 | 41 | €117,627 |
| 2012 | 44 | €117,597 |
| 2011 | 108 | €112,327 |
| 2010 | 112 | €118,028 |
| 2009 | 40 | €157,062 |
| 2008 | 28 | €108,557 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 313 X6 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 64 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | 1 | 9 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1 | 12 |
| 2023 | 59 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 70 | 1 | 12 |
| 2021 | 63 | 0 | 18 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
16,599 X6 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 500 | 16 |
| 2024 | 550 | 13 |
| 2023 | 770 | 13 |
| 2022 | 911 | 23 |
| 2021 | 924 | 32 |
| 2020 | 986 | 40 |
| 2019 | 590 | 20 |
| 2018 | 1,971 | 37 |
| 2017 | 1,302 | 47 |
| 2016 | 1,689 | 77 |
| 2015 | 1,168 | 83 |
| 2014 | 1,206 | 113 |
| 2013 | 1,043 | 148 |
| 2012 | 904 | 152 |
| 2011 | 579 | 138 |
| 2010 | 568 | 149 |
| 2009 | 649 | 201 |
| 2008 | 288 | 147 |
| 2007 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
15,187 X6 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 83% passed first time, against 74% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,096 | 85% |
| 2019 | 685 | 87% |
| 2018 | 2,135 | 88% |
| 2017 | 1,404 | 90% |
| 2016 | 1,833 | 87% |
| 2015 | 1,298 | 87% |
| 2014 | 1,396 | 80% |
| 2013 | 1,237 | 79% |
| 2012 | 1,109 | 77% |
| 2011 | 771 | 75% |
| 2010 | 784 | 77% |
| 2009 | 956 | 76% |
| 2008 | 483 | 73% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | X6 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Suspension | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.7% | 9.3% |
| Visibility | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Brakes | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
107,984 new BMW X6 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 Germany (2,872), Italy (1,212), Poland (942).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,366 | 200 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 8,958 | 203 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 10,062 | 221 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 4,477 | 227 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 7,826 | 227 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 8,345 | 174 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 11,630 | — |
| 2015 | 13,512 | — |
| 2014 | 4,927 | — |
| 2013 | 7,949 | — |
| 2012 | 5,453 | — |
| 2011 | 7,198 | — |
| 2010 | 9,281 | — |
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
Real-world fuel consumption
16,778 BMW X6 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 9.1 l/100 km on the road, against 7.1 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 29% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 885 | 15.2 | 12.3 | +24% |
| Petrol hybrid | 2,995 | 12.3 | 10.4 | +19% |
| Diesel | 263 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Diesel hybrid | 12,635 | 9.1 | 7.1 | +29% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel hybrid BMW X6 uses 9.1 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,370 litres: €3,107 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel hybrid | Petrol hybrid | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €3,107 | €4,010 | €4,975 | €3,137 |
| United Kingdom | £2,733 | £3,213 | £3,985 | £2,760 |
| Italy | €3,077 | €3,710 | €4,602 | €3,107 |
| Spain | €2,590 | €3,277 | €4,065 | €2,616 |
| Poland | €2,455 | €2,871 | €3,562 | €2,479 |
| United States | $2,273 | $2,083 | $2,584 | $2,295 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the X6 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting fail…
The engine starter’s electrical contacts may overheat and cause the vehicle to start improperly. Continued starting attempts can intensify the overheating and ignite surrounding components, potentially leading to a vehicle fire while driving or shortly after p…
Water may come into contact with the starter relay and gradually cause corrosion. This could affect the electrical connection inside the relay and make the engine difficult to start. It may also result in a short circuit and could cause the starter to overheat…
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 propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…
The software-based overload protection function cannot sufficiently prevent the starter being overloaded in the event of repeated long start-up attempts. The starter may overheat or sparks may be produced as a result of an increased current flow. This increase…
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…
The dashboard in the affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to the manufacturer specifications. In the event of anaccident, the passenger side airbag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury to the frontpassenger. The produc…
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 propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupa…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
44 campaigns cover the X6; the latest 12 are below.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X4 and X6 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
NHTSA recalls