2025 BMW X6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 X6 years
The 2025 BMW X6 has a Complaint Index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 model years. It has 1 NHTSA complaint, 4 recalls (three for brakes, one for seat belts), and no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22 hwy
Top 2025 BMW X6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (100%)
2025 BMW X6 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V422000Jul 1, 2026Brakes428 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 24V697000Sep 18, 2024Brakes309 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc):control module
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V345000May 15, 2024Seat Belts3,256 vehicles
Seat belts:front
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2025 BMW X6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 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.
2025 compared with other X6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 BMW X6 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint and a Complaint Index of 47 for the 2025 X6, which ranks 9th worst among the 16 model years with data. That places it in the middle of the pack, better than years like 2011 (index 100) but worse than 2022 (index 20).
- Does the 2025 BMW X6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 X6: three involve the integrated brake system and one involves the front seat belt. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 BMW X6?
- NHTSA data shows Engine as the top problem area, tied with Collision Avoidance & Cameras, each accounting for the single complaint reported and involving one crash.
- How does the 2025 X6 compare to other X6 years?
- With a Complaint Index of 47, the 2025 X6 ranks 9th worst out of 16 years tracked, better than the 2010-2013 and 2024 model years but worse than 2016, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 BMW X6?
- EPA rates the 2025 X6 at 19 mpg combined (17 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.