BMW X6 M Problems by Year

We compared every BMW X6 M model year from 2018–2020 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 7 recalls and federal defect investigations. No X6 M year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

201820192020
Owner complaints per model year, BMW X6 M. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20200typical3—Few
20190—3—Few
20180—3—Few

* Complaints compared with the median X6 M year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest BMW X6 M recalls

Suspension › Front › Control arm

NHTSA recall 20V-678 · Nov 4, 2020 · 83 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 20V-484 · Aug 14, 2020 · 43 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them , if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 20V-434 · Jul 28, 2020 · 7 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied.

Child seat

NHTSA recall 19V-823 · Nov 18, 2019 · 32,760 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 18V-680 · Sep 28, 2018 · 108 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.

Remedy: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018.

All 7 BMW X6 M recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the BMW X6 M should you avoid?

None of the BMW X6 M years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the BMW X6 M had?

7 recalls across 2018–2020. The model year with the most is 2018. See all BMW X6 M recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.