2017 BMW X6 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 BMW X6.

20162018
Complaints
2
per 10K Sold
3.0
US Sales
6,780
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 BMW X6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

#21 complaints

Child Seat

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 BMW X6.

Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2017 BMW X6

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~32,784 vehicles.

19V823000Child Seat
~32,760 affected

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. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

17V327000Equipment:other:labels · Tires
~24 affected

BMW 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."

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2017 BMW X6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 BMW X6 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 BMW X6 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 BMW X6?
Top reported problems: Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module (1 complaints); Child Seat (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 BMW X6 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 32,784 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 BMW X6?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW X6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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