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BMW X6Model year report

2016 BMW X6 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW X6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW X6. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and electronic stability control (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 241 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 74 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.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I am reaching out regarding a serious issue with my 2016 BMW X6 M, which suffered a driveshaft failure. I understand that certain BMW models were recalled for similar issues, but my vehicle was not included. Given the severity of the damage and the number of similar complaints online, I believe this issue warrants further review. Recently, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden failure, requiring it to be towed to a repair shop. There were no warnings or indications that anything was wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657880, filed 2025-04

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2016 BMW X6. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a vehicle scanner and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes indicating a misfire in cylinder number #5, and the water pump had failed due to a ground short circuit failure. The contact replaced the spark plugs and recharged the battery, and the check engine warning light was reset; however, the vehicle scanner continued to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes indicating the water pump failure due to the short circuit of the electrical ground. …”

NHTSA complaint #11637573, filed 2025-01, 130,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 34,000 and 52,000 miles.

29%0–100%10–2529%25–5014%50–750%75–10014%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20172019202120222023202420253
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 2016 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 sDrive35i RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182521$3,900
X6 xDrive35i AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182420$4,100
X6 xDrive50i AWD4.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152117$4,850

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

Recall details for the 2016 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. 241 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 241 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 2016 BMW X6 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW X6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 BMW X6 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2016 BMW X6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW X6 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 BMW X6 (X6 sDrive35i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 BMW X6 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,000 miles and the middle half falls between 34,000 and 52,000 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.