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2010 BMW X6

SUV · 2010–2027 · X6, X6 M

2010–2014 BMW X6
2010–2014 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026–2027. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.

2010CAREFULSerious complaints 2.7× usual, mostly engine and fuel system Extended coverage

18 serious complaints of 19, the most about engine (8) and fuel system (5); 2.7× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 9 recalls.

What owners report

“On March 26,2023 my house was total loss due to the 2010 BMW X6 was caught on fire inside the garage. The vehicle has 79xxx mileage and all recall has been check. My two dogs save my life but I did not save them. The dogs was barking while I was in the master bedroom talking to my daughter.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2023

“On March 26,2023 my house was total loss due to the 2010 BMW X6 was caught on fire inside the garage. The vehicle has 79xxx mileage and all recall has been check. My two dogs save my life but I did not save them. The dogs was barking while I was in the master bedroom talking to my daughter.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Apr 2023

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage In-Tank Fuel Delivery Module (Pump): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the ? (B010515, Jul 2015)
  • Extended coverage For the above-referenced vehicles with driver's side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. (B011618, Oct 2018)
  • Extended coverage For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger's side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. (B011718, Oct 2018)
  • Extended coverage E71 (X6 WITH N63 ENGINE) FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. (B010219, Apr 2019)
  • Extended coverage When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the Footwell Module (FRM) could fail. (B012016, Aug 2016)
  • Extended coverage N63 Engine Fuel Injectors - Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the fuel injectors to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original… (B010115, Dec 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

19 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14–17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features

Every X6 year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
X6X6 M

What changed for 2010

First year we have trim data for.

2010 X6 trims

ActiveHybridxDrive35ixDrive50i
Price
Starting MSRP$88,900$56,300$67,050
Powertrain
Engine4.4-liter, 32-valve 400-hp V-8 with Advanced Turbo technology3.0-liter Advanced Turbo inline 64.4-liter Advanced Turbo V-8
Horsepower480 hp300 hp + option400 hp + option
Torque—300 lb-ft + option450 lb-ft + option
Transmission7-speed Sport Automatic two-mode active transmissionSport AutomaticSport Automatic
Gears766
DrivetrainAwdAwdAwd
Size and capability
Seats444
Curb weight5,765 lb4,894 lb5,269 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptional
Head-up displayWindshield HUDOptionalOptional
AudioOptionalOptionalOptional
Speakers16 + option10 + option10 + option
Driver assistance
360-degree cameraSurround View CameraOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsLeather + optionLeather + optionLeather + option
Heated seatsFront + optionOptionalOptional
Ventilated seatsOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver seat memoryDriver Seat, Front Passenger Seat + optionDriver Seat + optionDriver Seat, Front Passenger Seat + option
Climate zones42 + option2 + option
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels20 in + option19 in + option19 in + option
HeadlightsBi-Xenon ProjectorBi-Xenon ProjectorBi-Xenon Projector
Packages and options (62)
ActiveHybridxDrive35ixDrive50i
Active Ventilated Seat Package OptionalOptionalOptional
Cold Weather Package OptionalOptionalOptional
Premium Package $1,800—OptionalOptional
Premium Sound Package $2,000—OptionalOptional
Rear Climate Package $900—OptionalOptional
Sport Activity Package —OptionalOptional
Sport Package —OptionalOptional
Technology Package $2,200—Optional—
Active Steering $1,550—OptionalOptional
Adaptive Drive $3,500—OptionalOptional
BMW Assist with Bluetooth $750StandardOptionalOptional
Comfort Access Keyless Entry $1,000StandardOptionalOptional
Head-Up Display $1,300StandardOptionalOptional
Navigation System $1,900StandardOptionalStandard
Performance Upgrade $1,500—OptionalOptional
Smartphone Integration $150OptionalOptionalOptional
Soft-Close Automatic Doors $600StandardOptionalOptional
Running Boards $300StandardOptionalOptional
Space-Saver Spare $150—OptionalOptional
Alcantara/Leather Optional——
Heated Front Seats $500—OptionalOptional
Multi-Contour Seats $1,200StandardOptionalStandard
Nappa Leather Dashboard and Center Console $1,900—OptionalOptional
Perforated Nevada Leather Optional——
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,700OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Manual Side-Window Sunshades $300Optional——
Sport Seats OptionalOptionalOptional
Enhanced Premium High-Fidelity Sound System $700Optional——
Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription $350OptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic High Beams $250OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear View Camera with Top View $600StandardOptionalOptional
19-Inch Star Spoke Style 212 Light Alloy Wheels —Optional—
19-Inch Star Spoke Style 232 Light Alloy Wheels —Standard—
19-Inch Star Spoke Style 258 Light Alloy Wheels ——Optional
20-Inch Star Spoke Style 259 Light Alloy Wheels $950——Optional
20-Inch Streamline Style 297 Light Alloy Wheels Standard——
19-Inch V Spoke Style 257 Light Alloy Wheels Optional—Standard
20-Inch Y Spoke Style 214 Light Alloy Wheels $950—Optional—
Ash Grain Wood Trim StandardOptionalOptional
Brushed Aluminum Trim OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Bamboo Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptional
Alpine White Non-Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Deep Sea Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black Non-Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Monaco Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Space Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Tasman Green Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Titanium Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Vermilion Red Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Alcantara / Leather Combination OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Nappa Leather $2,400—OptionalOptional
Black Nevada Leather —OptionalOptional
Black Perforated Nevada Leather OptionalOptionalOptional
Chateau Alcantara / Leather Combination OptionalOptionalOptional
Chateau Nevada Leather —OptionalOptional
Oyster Nevada Leather —OptionalOptional
Saddle Brown Nevada Leather —OptionalOptional
Sand Beige Nappa Leather $2,400—OptionalOptional
Sand Beige Nevada Leather —OptionalOptional
Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather OptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2027 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD15–23 mpg — 0 1 Unknown or other (1) —
2026 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD15–23 mpg Not rated 2 3 Structure (2) —
2025 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD15–24 mpg — 4 1 Vehicle speed control (1) Yes
2024 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD15–24 mpg Not rated 5 9 Electronic stability control (esc) (6) Yes
2023 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp
AWD15–23 mpg Not rated 1 1 Structure (1) Yes
2022 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp
AWD15–23 mpg Not rated 1 5 Power train (1) Yes
2021 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
4.4L 8-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD15–23 mpg Not rated 7 7 Electrical system (2) Yes
2020 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp
AWD, RWD15–23 mpg Not rated 10 9 Electrical system (5) Yes
2019 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–20 mpg Not rated 4 5 Engine (1) Yes
2018 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–21 mpg Not rated 4 4 Power train (1) Yes
2017 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–21 mpg Not rated 2 3 Engine (1) Yes
2016 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–21 mpg Not rated 1 9 Power train (3) No
2015 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–22 mpg — 1 9 Engine (3) No
2014 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–555 hp
AWD15–20 mpg Not rated 3 11 Air bags (6) No
2013 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp
AWD14–19 mpg Not rated 5 26 Air bags (15) No
2012 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp
AWD14–19 mpg Not rated 7 34 Engine (17) No
2011 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp
AWD14–19 mpg Not rated 12 32 Engine (16) No
2010 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp
AWD14–17 mpg Not rated 9 19 Engine (8) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: X6 2017–2025, X6 2021–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 BMW X6 SUV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2026 BMW X6 M SUV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2024 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 59
2024 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 10
2023 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 11
2023 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 11
2023 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2022 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2022 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2022 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 02
2021 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 77
2021 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 77
2021 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 77
2020 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 109
2020 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 109
2020 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 30
2019 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 45
2019 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 45
2019 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 30
2018 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 44
2018 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 44
2018 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 30
2017 BMW X6 SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2017 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2017 BMW X6 M SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 10
2016 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 19
2016 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 19
2014 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 411
2014 BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 411
2014 BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 411
2013 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 626
2013 BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 626
2013 BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 626
2012 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 734
2012 BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 732
2012 BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWDNot Rated NoOptional 732
2011 BMW X6 M SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 1131
2011 BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV 4WDNot Rated NoOptional 1131
2011 BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV 4WDNot Rated NoOptional 1131
2010 BMW X6 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 1219

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2027X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2027X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2026X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2026X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2026X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2025X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2025X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2025X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 24
2024X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2024X6 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2024X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 24
2023X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2023X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2023X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2023X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2022X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2022X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2022X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2022X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2021X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2021X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2021X6 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2020X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2020X6 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2020X6 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2020X6 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2020X6 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2019X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2019X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2019X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2019X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2018X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2018X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2018X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2018X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2017X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2017X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2017X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2017X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2016X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2016X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2016X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2016X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2015X6 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2015X6 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2015X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2015X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2014X6 MAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2014X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2014X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2013X6 MAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 14
2013X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19
2013X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2012X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19
2012X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2012X6 xDriveMAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 14
2011X6 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19
2011X6 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2011X6 xDriveMAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 14
2010X6 xDrive35iAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 17
2010X6 xDrive50iAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2010X6 xDriveMAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 14

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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