With 1 recalls and 9 complaints, the 2016 BMW X6 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V8230002019-18-11

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.

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 BMW X6's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 9 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train3

02Steering1

03Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System1

04Electrical System1

05Suspension1

9 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X6 Fuel Economy

16–21mpg combined

14-18city

19-25hwy

$2,750-$3,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 BMW X6 ranges from 16 to 21 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

X6 sDrive35i - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average

X6 xDrive35i - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average

X6 xDrive50i - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

X6 M - Automatic (S8)

16mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 BMW X6

28States

36%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 27 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

27814%

TXTexas

23111%

FLFlorida

23011%

GAGeorgia

1357%

ILIllinois

1276%

DCWashington DC

1115%

NYNew York

1085%

MDMaryland

985%

NJNew Jersey

874%

PAPennsylvania

824%

AZArizona

703%

DE38

CO37

MIMichigan

372%

MOMissouri

342%

NCNorth Carolina

342%

NV33

OH31

WA28

IN23

NH20

TN19

OK19

MN18

OR16

MA15

CT14

UT11

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 BMW X6?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 BMW X6 a good car to buy?

The 2016 BMW X6 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 BMW X6?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2016 BMW X6. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 BMW X6?

Fuel economy ranges from 16 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $781 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 BMW X6?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 BMW X6, based on 9 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.