2019 BMW X6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 X6 years
The 2019 BMW X6 has a complaint index of 67, ranking 6th worst among 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 5 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 fire, with engine problems the top complaint area.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 23 hwy
Top 2019 BMW X6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine overheating shortly before catching fire while the vehicle was parked.
- Some owners found the catalytic converter missing during a dealer inspection after an oil leak and illuminated check engine light.
- Owners describe a side airbag rupturing and releasing hot gases during a crash, causing burns.
- At a median mileage of 99,912, the parking brake reportedly engaged on its own while driving, forcing the driver to pull over.
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?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 X6 a complaint index of 67, ranking 6th worst of 16 model years, so it earns a Caution verdict relative to other X6 years.
- What problems does the 2019 BMW X6 have?
- NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2019 X6, split across Engine, Airbags, Brakes, and Fuel System, with Engine complaints making up 40% of the total.
- Are there recalls on the 2019 BMW X6?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 X6, covering rear seat lower anchor bars, back-up camera software, rear upper control arm pivot bolts, and wheel bolts.
- How does the 2019 BMW X6 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 67 is lower than 2010-2013 (80-100, all Avoid) but higher than 2016, 2020-2022 (20-33, Good or Best), placing it in the Caution range.