2022 BMW X6 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 BMW X6 has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Sunroof.

2012 BMW X6 — Photo by Alexander-93, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Back-over prevention (1 of 5), then Lane departure (1) and Powertrain (1).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 X6 has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 BMW X6. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall visibility, sunroof 2022-04-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V267000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Remedy Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (5 total)

Back-over prevention

Lane departure

Powertrain

Service brakes

Steering

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost power, and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle or accelerate as needed. The heat management module…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-02
"The contact owns a 2022 BMW X6. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH in the driveway, there was an abnormal dragging sound coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. No warning lights were…"
Steering · filed 2026-08-21
"The rear sensor system design on the X6 does not work as described and the complaint was acknowledged by our BMW dealer “with nothing they can do”. When backing up out of a parking space, it does not alert for persons…"
Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2023-08-12
"2022 BMW X6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE DESIGN. THE CONSUMER WAS PERPLEXED ON HOW BMW MADE THEIR DETERMINATION IF THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER EXAMINED."
Service brakes · filed 2023-01-25
"When slowing the vehicle, at about 4-5 mph, the car seems to engage the auto-start system and force the car to lurch forward (adding power to the wheels) potentially causing an accident by forcing the car forward when…"
Unknown or other · filed 2022-08-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 BMW X6 M SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2022 BMW X6 SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2022 BMW X6 SUV RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
X6 M	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	13	18	15 MPG	$5300
X6 M Competition	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	13	18	15 MPG	$5300
X6 M50i	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	16	22	18 MPG	$4450
X6 xDrive40i	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	25	23 MPG	$3450

Specs and fitment

G06 generation, 2020–present

Body styles Coupe SUV

Oil 0W-20 or 0W-30 (engine-dependent; ~6.9+ qt with filter; higher for some V8s)

Tire size 275/45R20, 275/40R21 or 275/35R22; staggered rears 315/35R21 or 315/30R22 front / 275/45R20–275/35R22 or staggered 315-series rears rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V484000 covers certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, M50i, and X6M vehicles (43 units) where the roof rear spoiler may not be bonded correctly and can detach while driving. Recall 20V678000 covers certain 2020 X6 xDrive40i, M50i, and X6M vehicles (with X5 and X7 in the same 83-unit campaign) for a front axle-support weld that may separate and affect handling. Recalls 24V576000 and 25V644000 also name certain X6 model years alongside X5 and other BMW models for starter-motor overheat fire risk (~105,588 and ~145,102 units respectively across all listed models).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW X6 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 BMW X6?

The complaints owners file most often name Back-over prevention (1 of 5), then Lane departure (1) and Powertrain (1).

Is the 2022 BMW X6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 X6 has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 BMW X6 been recalled?

The 2022 BMW X6 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW X6?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 BMW X6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 BMW X6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 BMW X6 is 17.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a BMW X6 use?

E71/F16 gasoline fills commonly list 0W-30 (~6.9 qt); G06 models commonly list 0W-20 or 0W-30 depending on engine, with higher capacity on some V8s.

What tire sizes does a BMW X6 use?

OEM packages commonly run from 255/50R19 or 255/55R18 through 21–22 inch staggered fitments with 315-series rears on higher packages.

What LATCH-anchor recall covers certain F16 X6 models?

Recall 19V823000 covers certain 2015-2019 X6 models whose rear-seat lower LATCH anchor bars can be damaged by ISOFIX rigid connectors.