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BMW X6Model year report

2009 BMW X6 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,244miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
105 do-not-drive
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW X6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW X6. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (42% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and fuel system (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,244 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns (5 marked do-not-drive) and 248 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 54 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “I took my 2009 Bmw X6 to the Bmw dealer, advantage Bmw midtown (houston, texas) for suspected oil leak and excessive white smoke coming from both exhaust pipes. I requested multi-point inspection including the engine. The complete multi-point inspection results along with findings and an estimate can be found in the attached report. …”

NHTSA complaint #11338140, filed 2020-07, 58,244 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Bmw X6. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10903010, filed 2016-09

Fuel system: “Vehicle wasn't driving properly, constantly putting 1 qt of oil in vehicle every 2 weeks because I would get a message on dash saying low oil. I took my vehicle to dealership and they said not showing a problem. They ran diagnostic test and still nothing. Same issue happen again and more test were run and finally they said it was fuel pump system and it was fixed. The oil issue continued on until my check engine light came on and I took it to the dealership yet again and they don't know what the problem is. …”

NHTSA complaint #10460280, filed 2012-06

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw X6. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the hot temperature warning light illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle had to cool down in order for the vehicle to restart. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. Ma 07/30/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10726482, filed 2015-06, 77,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 77,000 miles.

8%0–108%10–2523%25–5031%50–758%75–10023%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,244 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2010201220132014201520162017201820204
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 BMW X6 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X6 xDrive35i 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152017$4,850
X6 xDrive50i 4WD/AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121815$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2009 BMW X6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 248 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 248 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X6

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20249—5—19—Too new
2022555,0001—15—Not enough data
2021751,0007—15—Not enough data
2020963,84310—23—Not enough data
2019599,9124—20—Not enough data
2016948,0001—21—Not enough data
2015951,5001—22—Not enough data
201411100,0003—17—Not enough data
20132555,0005—1632 · FewerStable
20123272,4507—1650 · TypicalFalling
20113160,00011—1658 · TypicalFalling
20101579,9669—15—Stable
20091958,24410—17—Falling

All BMW X6 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW X6 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW X6 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW X6 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (42% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2009 BMW X6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year, 5 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 BMW X6 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 BMW X6 (X6 xDrive35i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW X6 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,244 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 77,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.