Model year 2017 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 BMW X6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 BMW X6 at 17–21 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

17–21

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as X6 M.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 BMW X6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW X6, newest first.

Child seat

NHTSA 19V823000 Reported Nov 18, 2019
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
32,760 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels and 1 more component

NHTSA 17V327000 Reported May 18, 2017
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Equipment: Other: Labels; Tires
Units affected
24 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.
Remedy
BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 BMW X6 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 BMW X6 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
X6 sDrive35i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/25/21 mpg$3,900426
X6 xDrive35i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium18/24/20 mpg$4,100434
X6 xDrive50i4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/21/17 mpg$4,850515

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 BMW X6 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 BMW X6 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 BMW X6 M SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2017 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2017 BMW X6 SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 BMW X6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X6, most recently on Aug 10, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 BMW X6 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module1
Child seat1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW X6 model years

BMW X6 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 X615–23 mpg01—
2026 X615–23 mpg23—
2025 X615–24 mpg41—
2024 X615–24 mpg59—
2023 X615–23 mpg11—
2022 X615–23 mpg15—
2021 X615–23 mpg77—
2020 X615–23 mpg119—
2019 X616–20 mpg45—
2018 X616–21 mpg44—
2016 X617–21 mpg19—
2015 X617–22 mpg19—

All BMW X6 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 BMW models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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