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2022 BMW X6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2022 BMW X6 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other X6 years?

X6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted52 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 5 complaints2009: 25 complaints2010: 21 complaints2011: 52 complaints2012: 47 complaints2013: 36 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 12 complaints2016: 11 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 12 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 21 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 6 complaints
X6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 BMW X6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance360%
Brakes120%
Other120%

Does the 2022 BMW X6 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V267000Visibility & WipersApril 20, 2022 · 61,221 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The rear sensor system design on the X6 does not work as described and the complaint was acknowledged by our BMW dealer “with nothing they can do”. When backing up out of a parking space, it does not alert for persons walking or driving by behind you unless they are only inches away. This has…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 19, 2023

“When slowing the vehicle, at about 4-5 mph, the car seems to engage the auto-start system and force the car to lurch forward (adding power to the wheels) potentially causing an accident by forcing the car forward when the driver is attempting to slow the vehicle. This only happens 15% of the time…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 2, 2022

“2022 BMW X6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE DESIGN. THE CONSUMER WAS PERPLEXED ON HOW BMW MADE THEIR DETERMINATION IF THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER EXAMINED.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 25, 2023

2022 BMW X6 — common questions

Is the 2022 BMW X6 reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 BMW X6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 BMW X6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 BMW X6 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which BMW X6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the X6 years to avoid are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2017. The cleanest record among X6 years belongs to 2023.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.