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Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2011–2013Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2010, 2024More problems; check the recalls were done
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.
2013AVOIDSerious complaints 3.2× usual, mostly air bags and engine Extended coverage
25 serious complaints of 26, the most about air bags (15) and engine (7); 3.2× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 bmw x6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 and 17v138000 (air bags, power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Oct 2017
“While driving on the highway, the warning “engine power reduced” came on and the car just started slowing to a complete stop. Smoke started coming from the engine and the rear, then came to a complete stop and has not started again.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft: 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: ? (B011515, Aug 2015)
- Extended coverage The engine's intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification (SIM010717, Jun 2017)
- 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 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)
- Repair program Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance. (B110614, Mar 2025)
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.
26 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features
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
What changed for 2013
- Starting prices: +$200 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: ActiveHybrid
2013 X6 trims
| xDrive35i | xDrive50i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $59,800 | $70,400 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Tech | ||
| Speakers | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | ||
| Wheels | Optional | 19 in + option |
Packages and options (35)
| xDrive35i | xDrive50i | |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Handling Package $4,300 | Optional | Optional |
| Luxury Seating Package | Optional | Optional |
| M Performance Package | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Sound Package $950 | Optional | Optional |
| LED Headlights $1,900 | Optional | Optional |
| Enhanced Premium Sound System $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White Non-metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Azurite Black Metallic $1,800 | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Black Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Citrin Black Metallic $1,800 | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Non-metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Marrakesh Brown Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Orion Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Pearl Silver Metallic $1,800 | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Black Metallic $1,800 | Optional | Optional |
| Space Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Vermilion Red Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Black Alcantara/Leather combination | Optional | Optional |
| Black Extended Nappa Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Black Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Black Perforated Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Champagne Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Criollo Brown Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White and Black Nappa Leather $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Vermillion Red Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide. Still partial for this year: powertrain, dimensions, exterior, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | — | 0 | 1 | Unknown or other (1) | — |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 3 | Structure (2) | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–24 mpg | — | 4 | 1 | Vehicle speed control (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp | AWD | 15–24 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 | AWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 1 | Structure (1) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp | AWD | 15–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 5 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 15–23 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, RWD | 15–23 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, RWD | 16–20 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, RWD | 16–21 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, RWD | 16–21 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, RWD | 16–21 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, RWD | 16–22 mpg | — | 1 | 9 | Engine (3) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–555 hp | AWD | 15–20 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 | AWD | 14–19 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 | AWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 34 | Engine (17) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp | AWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 32 | Engine (16) | No |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–555 hp | AWD | 14–17 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
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW X6 SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 | BMW X6 M SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 9 |
| 2024 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 9 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 9 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | BMW X6 SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | BMW X6 M SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | BMW X6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | BMW X6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 11 |
| 2014 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 11 |
| 2014 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 4 | 11 |
| 2013 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 26 |
| 2013 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 6 | 26 |
| 2013 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 6 | 26 |
| 2012 | BMW X6 M SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 34 |
| 2012 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 7 | 32 |
| 2012 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 7 | 32 |
| 2011 | BMW X6 M SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 31 |
| 2011 | BMW X6 Xdrive35I SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 11 | 31 |
| 2011 | BMW X6 Xdrive50I SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 11 | 31 |
| 2010 | BMW X6 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2027 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2027 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2026 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2025 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2024 | X6 M60i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2023 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2023 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2023 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2022 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2022 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2022 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2021 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2021 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2021 | X6 sDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2020 | X6 M Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2020 | X6 M50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2020 | X6 sDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | X6 xDrive40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2019 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2019 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2018 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2018 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2017 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2017 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2016 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2016 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2015 | X6 M | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2015 | X6 sDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2014 | X6 M | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2014 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2014 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2013 | X6 M | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2013 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2012 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | X6 xDriveM | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2011 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2011 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | X6 xDriveM | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2010 | X6 xDrive35i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2010 | X6 xDrive50i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2010 | X6 xDriveM | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.