Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2019 BMW X6, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V6800002018-28-09

SUSPENSION:REAR

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.

If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V6140002018-12-09

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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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

Of 5 issues reported over 1 model years, engine,fuel/propulsion system problems are the most common for the 2019 BMW X6. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine,fuel/propulsion System1

02Parking Brake1

03Unknown Or Other1

04Engine And Engine Cooling1

05Air Bags1

5 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X6 Fuel Economy

16–20mpg combined

14-18city

19-24hwy

$2,900-$3,600/yr

The 2019 BMW X6 delivers 16 to 20 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

X6 sDrive35i - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

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

19mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$3,050/yr3/10 Poor

X6 M - Automatic (S8)

16mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr2/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2019 BMW X6

28States

36%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 14%, with options spread across 28 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2019.

Buying a 2019 BMW X6?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 BMW X6 a good car to buy?

The 2019 BMW X6 has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine,fuel/propulsion system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 BMW X6?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2019 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 2019 BMW X6?

Fuel economy ranges from 16 to 20 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $656 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 BMW X6?

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 BMW X6, based on 5 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.