2013 BMW X6 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2013 BMW X6, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle demonstrates turbo lag. In the stationary position when you press the gas pedal, the vehicle pauses for quite some time but the RPM rises than the vehicle will move forward. This is very concerning as one tries to enter heavy fast moving traffic. Especially when you don't know when the vehicle will move forward as the turbo decides to kick in. Because of the lag, I've placed myself and others at risk of injury as I attempt to enter traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022043, filed 2017-09, 1 miles“While driving my vehicle at a speed of approximately 30 MPH, I shifted into manual mode, downshifting I order to evade an aggressive driver. I then shifted back to automatic, at approximately 45-50 MPH, at which point the engine cut out , the engine light came on and steering was non powered. The car also slipped into neutral. I received an error about stability and was unable to restart the car for several attempts. The car did this 3 times before I reached my destination and was able to allow it to sit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161059, filed 2018-12, 80,000 miles“Water pump issues, dealer supposenly fixed months ago. Car is like new with 40k + miles and already water pump replaced. Then noticed smoke & burning smell like possible fire from engine area a week ago while car in idle, I then took it to dealer next day and something wasnt replaced by dealer during water pump exchange/replacement. I think is a lie, I certainly think vehichle have that steering issue. Also passenger door from inside didnt open anymore which is a serious safety issue. But car like I said is like new to me for it to be 3 years old with 40k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809865, filed 2015-12, 44,000 miles“Bmw dealership in georgia, tbilisi is liar. I visited them for customer car package. Under this ccp must be replaced some parts without checking and some of them after checking. That dealership chamged me only air mass sensors when Bmw ag states that vent pipe bank 1 and 2, connecting line bank 1 and 2, aor mass sensors, intake air duct must be replaced on every n63s. Injectors, vacuum pump, chain and some orher parts must be replaced after checking if they are faulty. That dealership lied me that they received new documentations from Bmw and only air mass sennsors must be changed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11071979, filed 2018-02“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. Was towed from the highway to a safe location and I was told by mechanic that it was leaking all engine oil and power steering fluid”
NHTSA complaint #11598030, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
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- 10146706Jun 1, 2017N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 08 15 June May 2017 What's New: Diagnostic tips updated. Refer to the following…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 BMW X6
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW X6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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