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2024 BMW X6 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 BMW X6 holds 9 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 X6 years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Air bags.

2012 BMW X6
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Complaints

9

Per year

3

Recalls

5

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (6 of 9), then Service brakes (6) and Hydraulic brakes (5).

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 X6 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 1 complaint, 1 per year. The 2024 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 2024 BMW X6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, electric, control module 2026-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V422000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-10-02 · NHTSA campaign 24V739000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Recall Air bags 2023-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V622000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 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 front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Remedy Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall air bags, knee bolster 2023-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V471000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Remedy Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
Service brakes
6
Hydraulic brakes
5
Forward collision avoidance
2
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

5202442025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC) · filed 2025-07-30
  • "The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC) · filed 2025-04-18
  • "The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC) · filed 2025-01-28
  • "Component or System: Integrated Brake System Description of the Issue: The issue with the Integrated Brake System on my vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) was fully resolved by BMW of Fort Lauderdale on January 13, 2025. All repairs…"
    Service brakes · filed 2025-01-14
  • "The braking system of my 2024 BMW X6 (VIN: [XXX] ) is critically malfunctioning due to the unresolved safety recall 24V-104. The Integrated Brake System has failed, resulting in warning lamps and error messages on the…"
    Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2024-12-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 BMW X6 M SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 BMW X6 SUV AWD 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 Competition 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $5300
X6 M60i xDrive 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $4200
X6 xDrive40i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 23 26 24 MPG $3300

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 2024 BMW X6 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 BMW X6 holds 9 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 X6 years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Air bags.

What are common problems with a 2024 BMW X6?

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (6 of 9), then Service brakes (6) and Hydraulic brakes (5).

Is the 2024 BMW X6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 X6 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 1 complaint, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 BMW X6 been recalled?

The 2024 BMW X6 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 BMW X6?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2024 BMW X6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 BMW X6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 BMW X6 is 19.3 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.