2017 BMW X6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
7/100
#15 most-complained of 16 X6 years
The 2017 BMW X6 has a Complaint Index of 7, among the lowest of the 16 model years tracked, ranking 15th worst (better than most). NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2017 BMW X6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report the check air bag and seat belt warning lights staying illuminated after starting the vehicle, in one case at 98,000 miles.
- One owner described the engine issuing a warning of overheating and losing power to the accelerator pedal, requiring the vehicle to be towed after a dealer diagnostic.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 X6 has a Complaint Index of 7, one of the lower figures among the 16 model years tracked, and ranks 15th worst overall.
- What problems does the 2017 BMW X6 have?
- NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2017 X6, split evenly between airbags and engine issues, each making up 33% of reported problems. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
- Does the 2017 BMW X6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 X6: one for a rear seat lower anchor bar reinforcement and one for a tire information label mismatch on 21-inch tires. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2017 X6 compare to other BMW X6 years?
- The 2017 X6 has a Complaint Index of 7, far lower than years like 2010 (93) and 2011 (100), which are rated Avoid. It compares more closely to lower-complaint years such as 2016 (33) and 2022 (20).