2017 BMW X6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2017 BMW X6 has a complaint index of 16, ranking 17th out of 20 model years — one of the lowest (best) among X6 years. NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, with airbags and engine as the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 16/100
- #17 of 20 X6 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 BMW X6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbag and seat belt warning lights illuminate at startup and stay on until the vehicle is shut off, reported around 98,000 miles.
- Engine displays an overheating warning and loses power while driving, in one case forcing a stop inside a tunnel.
- Owners describe the vehicle failing to respond to gas pedal input during the overheating event, requiring a tow.
2017 BMW X6 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
- NHTSA 17V327000May 18, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires24 vehicles
Tires
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.
Remedy: BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2017 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.
2017 compared with other X6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 BMW X6 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2017 X6 has a complaint index of 16, the 4th lowest among all 20 X6 model years tracked, with only 3 complaints filed.
- What problems does the 2017 BMW X6 have?
- Owners reported airbag warning lights staying on and an engine overheating warning that caused loss of power, based on NHTSA complaints. Reported issues are split evenly between airbags and engine, each 33% of complaints.
- Does the 2017 BMW X6 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 X6: one for a rear seat lower anchor bar reinforcement and one for incorrect tire information labels on 21-inch tire models.
- What year BMW X6 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2009 through 2013 X6 model years carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes as high as 100, unlike 2017 which has a much lower index of 16.