2021 BMW X6 MFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2021 BMW X6 M

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City
13
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
Combined
15
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
13
Hwy
18
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $5,450/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,450

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-15,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 2/10
GHG Score: 2/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
586 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
19.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
4.4L 8-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4.4L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,490/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,957/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,888/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,136/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,522/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,510/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,591/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,618/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,344/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,448/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 15 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2021 BMW X6 M. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), brakes and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Brakes
2
Electrical System
2
Engine
1
Steering
1
Air Bags
1

2021 BMW X6 M problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 01/26/2026ODI#11713418
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 failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into …
EngineFiled: 11/12/2025ODI#11698929
The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the drivetrain message was displayed. Overtime, the contact stated that the vehicle either failed to start or was slow t…
Other / UnknownFiled: 05/17/2024CrashODI#11589248
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 engage leading to the vehicle crashing. I could h…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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