The best BMW X6 year to buy is the 2023 (G06): NHTSA lists 1 complaint and 1 recall campaign, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $44,400 to $52,900. The best value is the 2017 (F16), with 3 complaints and 2 recall campaigns from $19,850. The cheapest X6 here is the 2012 (E71) from $7,750, and the newest design is the 2024 refresh from $58,500.
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $19,850 for the X6 xDrive50i (originally $80,945), $20,200 for the sDrive35i (originally $64,345) and $20,500 for the xDrive35i (originally $72,595)
Buyers who want the best value: 3 NHTSA complaints from $19,850
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $20,800 for the X6 sDrive35i (originally $66,195), $21,200 for the xDrive35i (originally $69,370) and $23,000 for the xDrive50i (originally $86,145)
Buyers who want an F16 with 4 complaints from $20,800
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $24,500 for the X6 sDrive35i (originally $69,645), $24,700 for the xDrive35i (originally $71,945) and $27,000 for the xDrive50i (originally $88,995)
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $36,800 for the X6 sDrive40i (originally $67,795), $37,200 for the xDrive40i (originally $70,095) and $41,800 for the M50i (originally $88,245)
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $15,650 for the X6 xDrive35i (originally $65,670), $16,500 for the sDrive35i (originally $62,495) and $16,700 for the xDrive50i (originally $79,295)
Buyers who want an F16 from $15,650 with only 1 recall campaign
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $7,750 for the X6 xDrive35i (originally $67,145) and $9,125 for the xDrive50i (originally $76,795)
Buyers who want the cheapest X6 here, from $7,750
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2023 BMW X6 (G06)
Best value
2017 BMW X6 (F16)
Newest design
2024 BMW X6 (G06 LCI)
Cheapest X6
2012 BMW X6 (E71)
The ranking
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2023 BMW X6 (G06)
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Answrs VerdictThe cleanest record here, though a newer car has had less time to collect complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $44,400 for the X6 xDrive40i (originally $71,095) and $52,900 for the M50i (originally $90,095)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2023 BMW X6 5.0 out of 5 for reliability, from 5 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 335-523 hp and 18-23 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2023 X6 is a G06 with the cleanest record on the list: NHTSA lists 1 complaint and 1 recall campaign. KBB Fair Purchase Prices are $44,400 for the xDrive40i and $52,900 for the M50i, with 335-523 hp and 18-23 combined mpg. KBB owners rate reliability 5.0 out of 5, though from only 5 reviews, and a low complaint count partly reflects less time on the road.
Go ifBuyers who want the cleanest record: 1 NHTSA complaint and 1 recall campaign
Skip ifYou want to spend under $20,000
Why #1 over #2: It lists 1 complaint versus 3 for the 2017, though the 2017 starts at $19,850 versus $44,400.
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2017 BMW X6 (F16)
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Answrs VerdictThe best value: 3 complaints for under half the cost of the 2023.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $19,850 for the X6 xDrive50i (originally $80,945), $20,200 for the sDrive35i (originally $64,345) and $20,500 for the xDrive35i (originally $72,595)NHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2017 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2017 BMW X6 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, from 15 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 300-445 hp and 17-21 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2017 X6 is the best value: an F16 from $19,850 for the xDrive50i, $20,200 for the sDrive35i and $20,500 for the xDrive35i. NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate reliability 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews, and KBB gives 300-445 hp and 17-21 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the best value: 3 NHTSA complaints from $19,850
Skip ifYou want the newer G06 design
Why #2 over #3: It lists 3 complaints versus 4 for the 2018, and 2 recall campaigns versus 4.
3
2018 BMW X6 (F16)
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Answrs VerdictA near twin of the 2017 with a few more recalls.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $20,800 for the X6 sDrive35i (originally $66,195), $21,200 for the xDrive35i (originally $69,370) and $23,000 for the xDrive50i (originally $86,145)NHTSA recalls: 4 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2018 BMW X6 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, from 15 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 300-445 hp and 17-21 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2018 X6 is an F16 from $20,800 for the sDrive35i, $21,200 for the xDrive35i and $23,000 for the xDrive50i. NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 4 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate reliability 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews, and KBB gives 300-445 hp and 17-21 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want an F16 with 4 complaints from $20,800
Skip ifYou want fewer than 4 recall campaigns
Why #3 over #4: It lists 4 complaints versus 5 for the 2022, and starts at $20,800 versus $42,300.
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2022 BMW X6 (G06)
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Answrs VerdictThe G06 with the lowest price and only 1 recall.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $42,300 for the X6 xDrive40i (originally $69,595) and $45,500 for the M50i (originally $88,245)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2022 BMW X6 5.0 out of 5 for reliability, from 5 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 335-523 hp and 18-23 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2022 X6 is a G06 at $42,300 for the xDrive40i and $45,500 for the M50i. NHTSA lists 5 complaints and only 1 recall campaign, KBB owners rate reliability 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, and KBB gives 335-523 hp and 18-23 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want a G06 with only 1 recall campaign, from $42,300
Skip ifYou want fewer than 5 complaints
Why #4 over #5: It lists 5 complaints and 1 recall campaign versus 5 and 4 for the 2019, though the 2019 starts lower, at $24,500 versus $42,300.
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2019 BMW X6 (F16)
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Answrs VerdictThe last F16, with 4 recall campaigns.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $24,500 for the X6 sDrive35i (originally $69,645), $24,700 for the xDrive35i (originally $71,945) and $27,000 for the xDrive50i (originally $88,995)NHTSA recalls: 4 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2019 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2019 BMW X6 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, from 15 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 300-445 hp and 19-20 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2019 X6 is the last F16, from $24,500 for the sDrive35i, $24,700 for the xDrive35i and $27,000 for the xDrive50i. NHTSA lists 5 complaints and 4 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate reliability 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews, and KBB gives 300-445 hp and 19-20 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the last F16, from $24,500
Skip ifYou want only 1 recall campaign
Why #5 over #6: It lists 5 complaints versus 7 for the 2021, and starts at $24,500 versus $36,800.
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2021 BMW X6 (G06)
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Answrs VerdictA G06 with 7 complaints and 7 recall campaigns.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $36,800 for the X6 sDrive40i (originally $67,795), $37,200 for the xDrive40i (originally $70,095) and $41,800 for the M50i (originally $88,245)NHTSA recalls: 7 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2021 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2021 BMW X6 5.0 out of 5 for reliability, from 5 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 335-523 hp and 18-23 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2021 X6 is a G06 from $36,800 for the sDrive40i, $37,200 for the xDrive40i and $41,800 for the M50i. NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 7 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate reliability 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, and KBB gives 335-523 hp and 18-23 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want a G06 from $36,800
Skip ifYou want fewer than 7 recall campaigns
Why #6 over #7: It lists 7 complaints versus 9 for the 2016, though the 2016 starts at $15,650 versus $36,800.
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2016 BMW X6 (F16)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheapest F16 here, with 9 complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $15,650 for the X6 xDrive35i (originally $65,670), $16,500 for the sDrive35i (originally $62,495) and $16,700 for the xDrive50i (originally $79,295)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2016 BMW X6 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, from 15 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 300-445 hp and 17-21 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2016 X6 is the cheapest F16 here: $15,650 for the xDrive35i, $16,500 for the sDrive35i and $16,700 for the xDrive50i. NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 1 recall campaign, KBB owners rate reliability 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews, and KBB gives 300-445 hp and 17-21 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want an F16 from $15,650 with only 1 recall campaign
Skip ifYou want fewer than 9 complaints
Why #7 over #8: It lists 1 recall campaign versus 5 for the 2024, and starts at $15,650 versus $58,500.
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2024 BMW X6 (G06 LCI)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest design here, with 5 recall campaigns.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $58,500 for the X6 xDrive40i (originally $74,895) and $62,700 for the M60i (originally $94,595)NHTSA recalls: 5 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2024 BMW X6 5.0 out of 5 for reliability, from 5 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 375-523 hp and 19-24 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2024 X6 is the facelifted G06, with the newest design here: $58,500 for the xDrive40i and $62,700 for the M60i. NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 5 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate reliability 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, and KBB gives 375-523 hp and 19-24 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the newest design, the facelifted G06, from $58,500
Skip ifYou want to spend under $40,000
Why #8 over #9: It lists 9 complaints versus 11 for the 2014, though the 2014 starts at $10,800 versus $58,500.
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2014 BMW X6 (E71 LCI)
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Answrs VerdictThe best E71 here, from $10,800.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $10,800 for the X6 xDrive35i (originally $68,300) and $11,350 for the xDrive50i (originally $77,950)NHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2014 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6, X6 M and X6 XDRIVE35I; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 11 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6, X6 M and X6 XDRIVE35I)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2014 BMW X6 4.6 out of 5 for reliability, from 46 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 300-400 hp and 17-20 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2014 X6 is the last E71, from $10,800 for the xDrive35i and $11,350 for the xDrive50i. NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 3 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate reliability 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews, and KBB gives 300-400 hp and 17-20 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the last and newest E71, from $10,800
Skip ifYou want fewer than 11 complaints
Why #9 over #10: It lists 11 complaints versus 34 for the 2012, and 3 recall campaigns versus 7.
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2012 BMW X6 (E71)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheapest X6 here, with the most complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $7,750 for the X6 xDrive35i (originally $67,145) and $9,125 for the xDrive50i (originally $76,795)NHTSA recalls: 7 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2012 BMW X6 (unique campaign numbers across the NHTSA model names X6, X6 M and X6 XDRIVE35I; the NHTSA recall lookup can miss campaigns, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls)NHTSA complaints: 34 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW X6 (unique complaints across the NHTSA model names X6, X6 M and X6 XDRIVE35I)Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2012 BMW X6 4.6 out of 5 for reliability, from 46 consumer reviewsPower and economy: 300-400 hp and 16-19 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2012 X6 is the cheapest X6 here, from $7,750 for the xDrive35i and $9,125 for the xDrive50i. NHTSA lists 34 complaints, the most on the list, and 7 recall campaigns; KBB owners rate reliability 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews, and KBB gives 300-400 hp and 16-19 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the cheapest X6 here, from $7,750
Skip ifYou want fewer than 34 complaints or 7 recall campaigns
How we ranked these
The BMW X6 has had three generations: the E71 (released in April 2008), the F16 (sales from the end of 2014) and the G06 (sales from November 2019, updated in March 2023). We ranked ten model years across all three, with the facelifted G06 and the last E71 included. The other model years are left out because their NHTSA complaint or recall counts are higher than the years we kept, or because they are near twins of them, and the newest two model years are left out because KBB lists no used price for them. Ranking is by NHTSA owner complaint counts first, then recall campaigns, then Kelley Blue Book owner reliability ratings, with used prices from KBB. Counts were read from the NHTSA API and prices from KBB when we checked, and prices change weekly. NHTSA files the X6 under several model names (X6, X6 M, X6 XDRIVE35I and others), so counts are unique complaints and unique recall campaign numbers across those names. The NHTSA recall lookup can return fewer campaigns than exist, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. KBB reliability ratings on the G06 years come from only 5 reviews, so they do not separate those years. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and mileage matters as much as year. Best overall: the 2023; best value: the 2017. For more BMWs see our Best BMW X5 Model Years at /cars/best-bmw-x5-model-years-2027/ and our Best BMW X1 Model Years at /cars/best-bmw-x1-model-years-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What are the BMW X6 generations?
The X6 has had three generations: the E71 (released for sale in April 2008 for the 2008 model year), the F16 (launched at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, with sales in most markets by the end of 2014) and the G06 (revealed on 3 July 2019, with sales starting in November 2019). The G06 was updated in March 2023 with a revised grille, headlights and taillights and the BMW Curved Display, and that refresh is the 2024 model year here.
What is the best BMW X6 model year to buy used?
The 2023 X6 (G06) has the cleanest record: 1 NHTSA complaint, 1 listed recall campaign and KBB Fair Purchase Prices of $44,400 for the xDrive40i and $52,900 for the M50i. If you want to spend less, the 2017 (F16) is the best value, with 3 complaints and 2 recall campaigns from $19,850.
What is the cheapest X6 model year here?
The 2012 X6 (E71), from a KBB Fair Purchase Price of $7,750 for the xDrive35i, though it has 34 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. The 2014 (the last E71) starts at $10,800 with 11 complaints.
Which X6 model year has the fewest recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign each for the 2016, 2022 and 2023 X6. The NHTSA recall lookup can return fewer campaigns than exist, so check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Lowest used price on the cited KBB page (USD) at a glance
2012 BMW X6 (E71)$7,750
2014 BMW X6 (E71 LCI)$10,800
2016 BMW X6 (F16)$15,650
2017 BMW X6 (F16)$19,850
2018 BMW X6 (F16)$20,800
2019 BMW X6 (F16)$24,500
2021 BMW X6 (G06)$36,800
2022 BMW X6 (G06)$42,300
2023 BMW X6 (G06)$44,400
2024 BMW X6 (G06 LCI)$58,500
Lowest used price on the cited KBB page (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
