BMW X6
The 2026 BMW X6 presents a compelling luxury SUV package, but prospective buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two critical recalls: one for potential airbag non-deployment and another for water ingress affecting electrical systems.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | 16-23 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2019 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2018 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2017 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2016 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2015 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2013 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 | — |
| 2012 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 | — |
| 2011 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | N63B44T3 (M50i) | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 335-523 hp | 330-553 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2020 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: M50i | M50i | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: xDrive40i, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | xDrive40i | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | Trim: X6 M | X6 M | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $78,300, Trim: X6 M | X6 M | — | $78,300 |
| 2018 | Base price: $105,100, Trim: X6 M | X6 M | — | $105,100 |
| 2017 | Base price: $77,450, Trim: X6 M | X6 M | — | $77,450 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 117 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.5 | 19 | 19 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.5 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.5 | 19 | 20 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 580 | 20.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 570 | 20.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | nhtsaSafetyRatings | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 BMW X6 SUV N/A AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2026 BMW X6 SUV N/A AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 2024 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2024 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2023 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2022 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2021 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW X6 SUV RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2020 BMW X6 SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW X6 SUV RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2019 BMW X6 SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | optional |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2018 BMW X6 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | optional |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW X6 SUV FWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2017 BMW X6 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | Rated vehicle: 2016 BMW X6 SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW X6 presents a compelling luxury SUV package, but prospective buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two critical recalls: one for potential airbag non-deployment and another for water ingress affecting electrical systems.
2025
The 2025 BMW X6 presents an average reliability profile, but buyers must prioritize inspection of its **integrated brake system** due to significant safety recalls.
2024
The 2024 BMW X6 presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2023
The 2023 BMW X6 offers potent performance and luxury, but buyers should prioritize confirming the transmission control module recall remedy and inspecting for any related transmission anomalies.
2022
The 2022 BMW X6 presents a compelling package for luxury SUV shoppers, offering strong performance and a premium experience.
2021
The 2021 BMW X6 presents a compelling luxury SUV option, but its reliability is tempered by numerous critical safety recalls, particularly concerning the braking and steering systems.
2020
The 2020 BMW X6 offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history, particularly concerning the **integrated brake system**, demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2019
The 2019 BMW X6 offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of four safety recalls, particularly those concerning suspension and wheel fasteners.
2018
The 2018 BMW X6 presents an average reliability profile, demanding careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 BMW X6 offers a potent blend of performance and luxury, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict warrants caution.
2016
The 2016 BMW X6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 BMW X6 offers striking style and performance, but significant engine reliability concerns, including potential failures and fires, alongside brake system issues, make it a high-risk used purchase requiring meticulous inspection.
2014
The 2014 BMW X6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2013
The 2013 BMW X6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2012
The 2012 BMW X6 presents a below-average reliability profile for used car shoppers.
2011
The 2011 BMW X6 presents a below-average reliability outlook.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW X6?
Carfocal currently has 16 published X6 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW X6 presents a compelling luxury SUV package, but prospective buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two critical recalls: one for potential airbag non-deployment and another for water ingress affecting electrical systems.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW X6 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW X6. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw x6 presents a compelling luxury suv package, but prospective buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two critical recalls: one for potential airbag non-deployment and another for water ingress affecting electrical systems. and the 2026 bmw x6 can offer good value if purchased at a reasonable price, especially considering its luxury segment. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW X6?
Across Carfocal's published X6 guides, recurring problem areas include Electrical System (due to water ingress), Passenger Airbag System, and Ignition System (Spark Plugs). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Electrical System (due to water ingress), Passenger Airbag System, and Ignition System (Spark Plugs).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints