2021 Model Year

BMW X6

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
1

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

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 fai...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the drivetrain message was displayed. Overtime, the contact stated tha...

Air Bags
Nov 2025

Wiring from knee air bag to module failed. Had to repair wiring from front driver and passenger knee air bags. Wiring had a short to ground. Resulted...

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2025

Unknown

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
May 2024

The automatic parking feature was being used to park in garage the vehicle proceed to back up without stopping and the emergency braking system didn’t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2023

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

LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2020

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

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 BMW X6 has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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