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BMW X6 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 41 recalls and 136 owner complaints for the BMW X6. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
BMW X6 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X6 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 BMW X6 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 BMW X6 | 5 | 9 | |
| 2023 BMW X6 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 BMW X6 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2021 BMW X6 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2020 BMW X6 | 10 | 9 | |
| 2019 BMW X6 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2018 BMW X6 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2017 BMW X6 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2016 BMW X6 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2015 BMW X6 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2014 BMW X6 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2013 BMW X6 | 0 | 26 | |
| 2012 BMW X6 | 1 | 34 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All BMW models.
BMW X6: questions owners ask
Which BMW X6 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the BMW X6 model years with the most are the 2012 (34), 2013 (26) and 2014 (11). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which BMW X6 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (1), 2017 (3) and 2018 (4), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the BMW X6 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 12 BMW X6 model years, 41 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (10), 2021 (7) and 2024 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the BMW X6 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the BMW X6's first-time failure rate ranged from 10% for cars first registered in 2017 to 24.6% for 2011, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.