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2016 BMW X6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW X6, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-823 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW X6 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
2Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Steering
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 BMW X6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other X6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X6 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 BMW X6 safety ratings
2016 BMW X6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 BMW X6, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What X6 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled off the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to local mechanic who informed the contact that the driveshaft…
I was driving down the street and the drive shaft broke and when that broke it hit my exhaust and broke my transmission cooler
Own a 2016 X6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.