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BMW X6Model year report

2019 BMW X6 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
99,912miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns 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
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 BMW X6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW X6. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,912 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 65 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 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

Air bags: “I was in an accident on the interstate 195 in New Bedford, MA. My car was pushed into the guardrail on the driver's side. The air bag in the the side of my seat deployed and ruptured releasing hot gases and burned me through my clothes. I received 1st and 2nd degree burns and was treated at a local hospital. The area that ruptured looked like it was where a patch and been sewn into the air bag. The car may be totaled and has not yet been inspected.”

NHTSA complaint #11440738, filed 2021-11

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2019 BMW X6. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake independently engaged. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife attempted to release the parking brake several times; however, after several attempts, the parking brake was released. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with parking brake actuator assembly unit failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11644865, filed 2025-02, 99,912 miles

Engine: “While driving to the store my husband notice the vehicle began to over heat. After only driving less than 2 miles the vehicle was parked at my home, it suddenly burst into flames from the engine an hour later. Gratefully, no one was in the vehicle during the incident. We are a family of 5 so that would have been a disgrace. The vehicle was inspected by BMW who claim they can not find cause and deny responsibility. It is unfortunate, our insurance canceled for non-payment a short time before this. Therefore, we have no resource to make us whole again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656425, filed 2025-04

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2019 BMW X6. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the catalectic converter was missing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11478741, filed 2022-08

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 99,912 and 99,912 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–75100%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 99,912 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20212022202320252
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 2019 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 automatic182420$4,100
X6 xDrive35i AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182420$4,100
X6 xDrive50i AWD4.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic172219$4,350

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 2019 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. 65 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 65 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 2019 BMW X6 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW X6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 BMW X6 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2019 BMW X6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW X6 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 BMW X6 (X6 sDrive35i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 BMW X6 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,912 miles and the middle half falls between 99,912 and 99,912 miles; 0% 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.