Model year 2023 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2023 BMW X6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 BMW X6 at 15–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15–23

NHTSA overall rating

—

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

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.

2023 BMW X6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW X6, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA 23V821000 Reported Dec 6, 2023
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC (manufacturer recall no. Toyota - 23TA14)
Units affected
552 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Risk
Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. 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.

2023 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.

2023 BMW X6 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
X6 M4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium13/18/15 mpg$5,500586
X6 M Competition4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium13/18/15 mpg$5,500586
X6 M50i4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/22/18 mpg$4,550486
X6 xDrive40i3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/25/23 mpg$3,550389

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.

2023 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.

2023 BMW X6 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 BMW X6 M SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2023 BMW X6 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2023 BMW X6 SUV RWDNot 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.

2023 BMW X6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X6, most recently on Jan 24, 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 2023 BMW X6 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Structure: Body1

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—
2022 X615–23 mpg15—
2021 X615–23 mpg77—
2020 X615–23 mpg119—
2019 X616–20 mpg45—
2018 X616–21 mpg44—
2017 X617–21 mpg23—
2016 X617–21 mpg19—
2015 X617–22 mpg19—

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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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