2016 BMW X6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 X6 years
The 2016 BMW X6 has a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 11th out of 16 model years, with a "Good" verdict. It has 9 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes or fires reported, making it one of the more solid X6 years.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2016 BMW X6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (33%)
- Electrical System2 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (22%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
- Steering1 (11%)
What owners report
- Drivers report the front driveshaft breaking or detaching while driving, in one case at 150,000 miles median mileage for the powertrain category, sometimes damaging the transmission cooler on impact.
- Owners describe air suspension failing shortly after warranty expiration, with one report at 48,000 miles.
- Some owners report the turn signal system failing intermittently, traced to an instrument panel failure that recurred after dealer repair.
- Owners report engine misfires with the check engine light on, tied to a water pump failure from a ground short circuit at 130,000 miles.
- One owner described the steering wheel locking up on startup, with a "Power Steering Lock" message displayed and no ability to turn the wheel, at 52,000 miles.
2016 BMW X6 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V823000Nov 18, 2019Other32,760 vehicles
Child seat
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. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2016 BMW X6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other X6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 BMW X6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 X6 has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 11th out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other X6 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW X6?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 33% of complaints, mainly driveshaft failures, followed by Electrical System issues at 22% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues also at 22%.
- Does the 2016 BMW X6 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 X6, covering rear seat lower anchor bars used for child restraint seats, which BMW addresses by welding a reinforcing bracket.
- How does the 2016 X6 compare to other model years?
- The 2016 X6 has a lower Complaint Index (33) than 2010-2013 and 2019 model years, which were rated Avoid or Caution, but is not as low as 2022, which is rated Best with an index of 20.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 BMW X6?
- The 2016 X6 gets an EPA-rated 18.5 mpg combined (16.5 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350.