Model year
2013 BMW X6
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 25 complaints for the 2013 BMW X6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 1 complaint under X6 SAC and X6 SAV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (14), ENGINE (7), POWER TRAIN (6). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 4 complaints
- 2009 19 complaints
- 2010 15 complaints
- 2011 31 complaints
- 2012 32 complaints
- 2013 25 complaints
- 2014 11 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 9 complaints
- 2017 3 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 5 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 7 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 9 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes,…
19V017000 · Jan 14, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These…
18V030000 · Jan 9, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California,…
17V138000 · Mar 2, 2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal…
12V267000 · Jun 13, 2012
STEERING
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Complaints
25 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| X6 SAC | 1 | 0 |
| X6 SAV | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Xdrive35I SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Xdrive50I SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive50i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| X6 xDrive35i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 BMW X6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.