The 2009 BMW X6 M has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. Owners most often flag catastrophic drivetrain failures: includes repeated "drivetrain" warning messages accompanied by a complete loss of power, requiring the vehicle to be towed. one owner reported 14 separate incidents within two years. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 BMW X6 M vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 X6 M model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 34 (2012). With 19 complaints, the 2009 X6 M sits abovethe model's median of 9.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 19V017000BMW 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 vehi…
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Campaign 18V248000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, Ac…
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 20V017000BMW 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 32…
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 20V016000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2…
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between ownership phases. The vehicle is universally praised for its immense performance, handling that defies its SUV classification, and the special, hand-built nature of its S63 engine.
Owner insights cover all generations of the X6 M. See the full X6 M owner picture and every model year.
Used X6 M listings typically run $26,720–$62,555 across 2010 to 2025 model years.
Compare every X6 M year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.