2022 BMW X6 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the X6 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 BMW X6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint). One recall covers this model year.

5complaints
1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 BMW X6 problems

  • Other / not specified
    120%
  • Brakes
    120%
  • Driver assistance
    120%
  • Steering~55,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW X6 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW X6. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best X6 years: 2017, 2018, 2015. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2009. Compare all years →

2022 BMW X6 recalls (1)

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 22V-267 · Apr 20, 2022 · 61,221 vehicles

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…

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 BMW X6:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

2022 BMW X6 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid8-speed automaticAWD21 / 25 / 23
4.4L 8-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD16 / 22 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW X6 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 X6 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the X6 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 BMW X6?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X6 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2022 BMW X6, the most recent from April 20, 2022 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW X6?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2018 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2009. See the full BMW X6 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 BMW X6 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.