2021 Bmw X6

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Bmw X6 has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: if i have made the purchase depositing 100000 and the rest in monthly payments.

2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

38%

• IF I HAVE MADE THE PURCHASE DEPOSITING 100000 AND THE REST IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS
• IF I HAVE MADE THE PURCHASE DEPOSITING 100000 AND THE REST IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS
• IF I HAVE MADE THE PURCHASE DEPOSITING 100000 AND THE REST IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“IF I HAVE MADE THE PURCHASE DEPOSITING 100000 AND THE REST IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

15%

• The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was in motion to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent me

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was in motion to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent me”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

15%

• The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the drivetrain message was displayed. Overtime, the contact stated that the vehicle either failed to start or was slow to start while depressing the START/STOP button. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the starter wa
• The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was in motion to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent me

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the drivetrain message was displayed. Overtime, the contact stated that the vehicle either failed to start or was slow to start while depressing the START/STOP button. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the starter wa”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

• The AC, air system blows out a bad odor...smell like vinegar, burned plastic and rotten eggs

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The AC, air system blows out a bad odor...smell like vinegar, burned plastic and rotten eggs”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: IF I HAVE MADE THE PURCHASE DEPOSITING 100000 AND THE REST IN MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was in motion to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent me
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the drivetrain message was displayed. Overtime, the contact stated that the vehicle either failed to start or was slow to start while depressing the START/STOP button. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the starter wa
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The AC, air system blows out a bad odor...smell like vinegar, burned plastic and rotten eggs
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)