2017 BMW X6: common problems and reliability
· F16One of the better X6 years.
3 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 X6?The 2017 BMW X6 has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. Owners most often flag expensive maintenance and repair costs generally.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 BMW X6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other X6 years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the X6?
Across the 19 X6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 64 (2012). With 3 complaints, the 2017 X6 sits below the 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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 X6
child seat
Campaign 19V823000BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 17V327000BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What owners report on the F16 X6
Owners of the 2014-2018 F16 X6 describe it as a genuinely fun, luxurious, and comfortable vehicle that performs well for its size, with the xDrive35i inline-six earning consistent praise for smoothness and relative reliability.
- Very frequentExpensive maintenance and repair costs generally
- Very frequentV8 (50i) long-term maintenance and reliability concerns
- RecurrentRun-flat tire punctures leading to bent wheels and difficulty sourcing replacements
- IsolatedBluetooth pairing failure requiring system restart or module diagnosis
- IsolatedHigh-pressure fuel pump and injector noise on the 50i, described by owners as normal
Owner insights for the F16 X6. Read the full F16 owner report.
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