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.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.5× usual, mostly air bags and power train Extended coverage
Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 10 serious complaints of 11, the most about air bags (6) and power train (4); 1.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 bmw x6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v138000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2017
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X6. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a shuddering sound coming from under the driver’s seat. Additionally, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Apr 2025
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 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 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)
- 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.
11 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 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 2014
No changes to the main specs and features from 2013.
2014 X6 trims
| xDrive35i | xDrive50i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $59,800 | $70,400 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | N55 | N63 |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 443 hp |
| Transmission | STEPTRONIC automatic transmission | STEPTRONIC automatic transmission |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 4 + option | 4 + option |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Optional | Optional |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Leather + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front + option | Front + option |
| Ventilated seats | Optional | Optional |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | ||
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 19 in + option | 19 in + option |
| Headlights | HID Projector | HID Projector |
Packages and options (65)
| xDrive35i | xDrive50i | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Individual Composition $7,700 | Optional | Optional |
| Cold Weather Package $750 | Optional | Optional |
| 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 |
| Sport Activity Package | Optional | Optional |
| Technology Package $1,700 | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Running Boards $300 | Optional | Optional |
| Full LED Lights $1,900 | Optional | Optional |
| Soft-Close Automatic Doors $600 | Optional | Optional |
| Space-Saver Spare $150 | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Apps $250 | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort Access Keyless Entry $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Head-Up Display $1,300 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dashboard $1,900 | Optional | Optional |
| Multi-Contour Seats $1,300 | Optional | Standard |
| Navigation System $1,900 | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Seat Entertainment $1,700 | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Seats | Optional | Optional |
| 3 Rear Seats $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Enhanced Premium Sound $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Active Cruise Control $2,400 | Optional | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning $950 | Optional | Optional |
| 19" Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels Style 424 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | — | Standard |
| 19" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 212 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Optional | — |
| 19" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 232 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Standard | — |
| 19" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 258 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | — | Optional |
| 20" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels Style 214 with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950 | Optional | Optional |
| 20" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels Style 336 with Performance Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional |
| Brushed Aluminum Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Leather Wrapped Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Individual Eucalyptus Red Brown Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Piano Finish Black Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | 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 | 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 | Optional | Optional |
| Black 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 / Black Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Vermilion Red Nevada Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, 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…
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.