BMW X6 years to avoid
The BMW X6 years to avoid are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
300
Total complaints
44
Recall campaigns
2006–2026
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
X6 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 52 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 47 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 36 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 12 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 11 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 3 |
Every X6 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 12 | 10 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2018avoid | 6 | 4 | |
| 2017avoid | 3 | 2 | |
| 2016avoid | 11 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 12 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2013avoid | 36 | 5 | |
| 2012avoid | 47 | 7 | |
| 2011avoid | 52 | 11 | |
| 2010 | 21 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 25 | 10 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW X6 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the X6 years to avoid are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the BMW X6?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among X6 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW X6 have?
Across all model years, the X6 has 44 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 300 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.