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2021 BMW X6

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

5 current

Combined

12.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,199

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022202 · manufacturer campaign 61 81 22RC

20 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: 4 Series 2022 · X5 2019–2022 · X6 2020–2022 · X7 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the sunroof remotely without the key fob inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations require the key fob to be in or near the vehicle when closing the sunroof.

Why it matters

A sunroof that can be closed without the key fob in or near the vehicle could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the roof function control unit. Alternatively, you can download an over-the-air update to fix this problem.

6,235 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021078 · manufacturer campaign 66 80 21RC

18 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2019–2021 · 4 Series 2021 · 5 Series 2020–2021 · 7 Series 2020–2021 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software, if necessary.

2,263 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021061 · manufacturer campaign 34 80 21RC

10 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2021 · 4 Series 2021 · 7 Series 2021 · 8 Series 2020–2021 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an internal part in the integrated brake system could fail during hard braking. If this happens, there would be a reduction in brake boost and the antilock brake system (ABS) would turn off. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort that is required to stop the vehicle.

Why it matters

A sudden increase in brake pedal force and a loss of ABS braking could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer replace the integrated brake system (hydraulic unit and master cylinder).

45 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2020605 · manufacturer campaign 12 88 20RC

10 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2021 · 4 Series 2021 · X5 2021 · X6 2021 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that connect the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the electrical connections could overheat.

Why it matters

Electrical connections that overheat could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bolts connecting the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator and replace them, if necessary.

130 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2020409 · manufacturer campaign 63 82 20RC

1 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: X5 2020–2021 · X6 2020–2021 · X7 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wrong headlight lenses may have been installed. This could cause the headlights to produce blue light. Canadian regulations do not allow headlights to emit a blue light.

Why it matters

Headlights that produce blue light may confuse other road users. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. They will be replaced, if necessary.

160 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 50% of 155 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
302 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 BMW X6 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2021 BMW X6. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 BMW X6 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 BMW X6 at 12.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 302 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 BMW X6 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,199 in fuel, producing roughly 4,767 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.