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BMW X6 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every BMW X6 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
27
Years to Avoid
2020
Best Years
2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
2026
6 complaints2 recalls15 TSBs
2025
3 complaints4 recalls69 TSBs
2024
21 complaints5 recalls136 TSBs
2023
1 complaints1 recalls90 TSBs
2022
7 complaints1 recalls1 invest.148 TSBs
2021
13 complaints7 recalls1 invest.244 TSBs
2020Avoid
12 complaints10 recalls301 TSBs
2019
6 complaints4 recalls65 TSBs
2018
6 complaints4 recalls1 invest.94 TSBs
2017
3 complaints2 recalls1 invest.203 TSBs
2016
11 complaints1 recalls1 invest.241 TSBs
2015
12 complaints1 recalls1 invest.249 TSBs
2014
12 complaints3 recalls185 TSBs
2013
36 complaints5 recalls217 TSBs
2012
47 complaints7 recalls215 TSBs
2011
52 complaints11 recalls257 TSBs
2010
21 complaints9 recalls277 TSBs
2009
25 complaints10 recalls247 TSBs
2008
5 complaints8 recalls240 TSBs
2007
1 complaints0 recalls55 TSBs
2006
1 complaints0 recalls46 TSBs
2005Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls40 TSBs
2004Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls38 TSBs
2003Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls35 TSBs
2002Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls35 TSBs
2001Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls34 TSBs
2000Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls34 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which BMW X6 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2020 BMW X6 is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used BMW X6, consider the 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

27 model years analyzed