2019 BMW X6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 BMW X6 has a complaint index of 68, ranking 7th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Caution verdict with 4 recalls and 5 NHTSA complaints, mainly involving the engine.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 68/100
- #7 of 20 X6 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2019 BMW X6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Side airbag ruptured during a crash and released hot gases, burning the occupant.
- Engine overheated after a short drive and then caught fire while parked.
- Vehicle developed an oil leak with the check engine light on, and a dealer found the catalytic converter missing.
- Parking brake engaged on its own while driving, forcing the driver to pull over and stop the vehicle.
2019 BMW X6 recalls
4 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 19V684000Sep 27, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras257,473 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
- NHTSA 18V680000Sep 28, 2018Suspension, Wheels & Tires108 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Risk: If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2019 BMW X6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 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.
2019 compared with other X6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 BMW X6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 X6 carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 68, ranking 7th worst among 20 model years of the X6.
- What are the main problems with the 2019 BMW X6?
- NHTSA data shows engine issues as the top problem area, making up 40% of complaints, followed by airbag, brake, and fuel system reports.
- Does the 2019 BMW X6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 X6, covering rear seat lower anchor bars, back-up camera software, rear upper control arm pivot bolts, and wheel bolt tightening.
- How does the 2019 X6 compare to other X6 model years?
- The 2019 X6's complaint index of 68 is lower than the 2009-2013 Avoid years, which ranged from 79 to 100, but higher than 2016-2018 and 2021-2023, which scored between 11 and 32.