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2014 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.

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

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 2014

No changes to the main specs and features from 2013.

2014 X6 trims

xDrive35ixDrive50i
Price
Starting MSRP$59,800$70,400
Powertrain
EngineN55N63
Horsepower300 hp443 hp
TransmissionSTEPTRONIC automatic transmissionSTEPTRONIC automatic transmission
DrivetrainAwdAwd
Size and capability
Seats4 + option4 + option
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptional
Head-up displayOptionalOptional
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptional
Lane keepingOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsLeather + optionLeather + option
Heated seatsFront + optionFront + option
Ventilated seatsOptionalOptional
Driver seat memoryDriver SeatDriver Seat
Climate zonesOptionalOptional
Exterior
Power liftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate
Wheels19 in + option19 in + option
HeadlightsHID ProjectorHID Projector
Packages and options (65)
xDrive35ixDrive50i
BMW Individual Composition $7,700OptionalOptional
Cold Weather Package $750OptionalOptional
Dynamic Handling Package $4,300OptionalOptional
Luxury Seating Package OptionalOptional
M Performance Package OptionalOptional
Premium Package OptionalOptional
Premium Sound Package $950OptionalOptional
Sport Activity Package OptionalOptional
Technology Package $1,700OptionalOptional
Aluminum Running Boards $300OptionalOptional
Full LED Lights $1,900OptionalOptional
Soft-Close Automatic Doors $600OptionalOptional
Space-Saver Spare $150OptionalOptional
BMW Apps $250OptionalOptional
Comfort Access Keyless Entry $1,000OptionalOptional
Head-Up Display $1,300OptionalOptional
Leather Dashboard $1,900OptionalOptional
Multi-Contour Seats $1,300OptionalStandard
Navigation System $1,900OptionalStandard
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,700OptionalOptional
Sport Seats OptionalOptional
3 Rear Seats $350OptionalOptional
Enhanced Premium Sound $1,000OptionalOptional
Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription $350OptionalOptional
Active Cruise Control $2,400OptionalOptional
Lane Departure Warning $950OptionalOptional
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 $950OptionalOptional
20" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels Style 336 with Performance Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptional
Brushed Aluminum Trim OptionalOptional
Carbon Leather Wrapped Trim OptionalOptional
Dark Bamboo Wood Trim OptionalOptional
BMW Individual Eucalyptus Red Brown Wood Trim OptionalOptional
Piano Finish Black Trim OptionalOptional
Alpine White OptionalOptional
Azurite Black Metallic $1,800OptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic OptionalOptional
Carbon Black Metallic OptionalOptional
Citrin Black Metallic $1,800OptionalOptional
Deep Sea Blue Metallic OptionalOptional
Jet Black OptionalOptional
Marrakesh Brown Metallic OptionalOptional
Midnight Blue Metallic OptionalOptional
Orion Silver Metallic OptionalOptional
Pearl Silver Metallic $1,800OptionalOptional
Ruby Black Metallic $1,800OptionalOptional
Space Gray Metallic OptionalOptional
Titanium Silver Metallic OptionalOptional
Vermilion Red Metallic OptionalOptional
Black Alcantara / Leather OptionalOptional
Black Nappa Leather $1,000OptionalOptional
Black Nevada Leather OptionalOptional
Black Perforated Nevada Leather OptionalOptional
Champagne Full Merino Leather OptionalOptional
Criollo Brown Full Merino Leather OptionalOptional
Ivory White and Black Nappa Leather $1,000OptionalOptional
Oyster Nevada Leather OptionalOptional
Platinum / Black Full Merino Leather OptionalOptional
Saddle Brown Nevada Leather OptionalOptional
Sand Beige Nevada Leather OptionalOptional
Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather OptionalOptional
Vermilion Red Nevada Leather OptionalOptional

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

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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