2015 BMW X6
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 9 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 BMW X6. The contact stated that the vehicle as driven all morning and when the contact reached another patient home and parked the vehicle on the residential road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-03
Car goes into limp mode on highway. Shakes very bad and I lose power to my car speed going from 65-70mph to 30-40mph forcing the car trying to get to a safe area to see why my car suddenly lost power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-09
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Service brakes
2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I was driving hwy 80 the traction control malfunction light came on and in a split second I lost control of vehicle. I started to skid toward wall dividers and quickly braked. Then the brakes locked up causing me to crash on to the divided.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-04
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Visibility/wiper
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-04-23Child seat19V823000 BMW 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.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2015 BMW X6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V823000 · Child seat
FAQ
- Is the 2015 BMW X6 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X6?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X6 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.