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2020–present · sDrive40i / xDrive40i, M50i / M60i (B58, N63 V8)
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Engines by year Model-year changes Known problems Warranty extensions Recalls Inspection checklist Red flags Specs Paint codes Coding Ownership costs Sources
Models and engines by year
US-market models. Chassis codes: G06. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Model-year changes
| Model year | What changed |
|---|---|
| Launch | Unveiled 3 July 2019, with an optional illuminated grille, a first for BMW.9 |
| 2020 | US lineup in the EPA listings: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo: X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i; 4.4L 8-cyl turbo: X6 M50i.10 |
| 2022 | No longer listed: X6 sDrive40i.10 |
| Facelift (LCI) | The facelift brought the curved display with Operating System 8 and new engines for the xDrive40i and M60i.9 |
| 2024 | New: X6 M60i xDrive (4.4L 8-cyl turbo hybrid). No longer listed: X6 M50i.10 |
US model years unless noted. "LCI" (Life Cycle Impulse) is BMW's name for a mid-cycle facelift.
Known problems and when they show up
Mileages are what the cited shops, specialists and owner forums report. They are typical ranges, not predictions for any one car.
B58 engine
sDrive40i / xDrive40i (2020–present) · B58 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant loss: oil filter housing, vent hose, water pump, expansion tank | commonly from about 60,000–80,000 miles; water pumps typically last about 75,000–100,000 | Often a slow "ghost" leak you smell but can't see. A pressure test finds it. Common sources are the plastic oil filter housing and its coolant vent hose, the water pump and the expansion tank.1,2,3 | B58 / B48 oil filter housing (coolant leak) Owners paid: indie shop $1,800–$3,300 · dealer $2,825–$3,950 |
| Valve cover gasket and PCV | valve cover gaskets about 60,000–100,000 miles | Oil on the spark plugs, burning-oil smell, low-oil warning. In November 2023 BMW NA mailed owners a 15 yr/150,000 mi warranty extension for the crankcase pressure control (PCV) valve (details and letter on our job page).4,1 | B58 valve cover / PCV failure Owners paid: dealer $3,049–$4,450 |
| Fuel tank vent (purge) valve | any mileage | Evap check-engine light. BMW NA extended the warranty on this valve to 15 yr/150,000 mi on many B46/B48/B58 cars (SIB 01 02 24 and later; listed on our job page).5 | B58 / B48 fuel tank vent valve (purge valve) |
N63 engine
M50i / M60i (2020–present) · N63 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption and valve stem seals | usually a higher-mileage problem; mostly the original N63 | Blue smoke on start-up or overrun, high oil use, oil-fouled plugs. BMW published a dedicated procedure and tool for N63TU/S63TU valve seals (SI B11 01 17).6 | N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 Customer Care Package items | any mileage; 2009–2014 cars | BMW's Customer Care Package (SIB 11 06 14) checks and replaces, as needed: air mass sensors, piezo injectors, vacuum pump, low-pressure fuel sensor and line, turbo intake seals and crankcase vent hoses. It lists F01/F02/F04/F07 to 6/2012, F10 to 7/2013, F12/F13 to 7/2012, E70 to 6/2013, E71 to 6/2014 and E72. Ask a dealer whether the VIN has had it.7 | No price yet |
| Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain | commonly 70,000+ miles | The heat of the "hot vee" layout ages rubber and plastic parts. The N63TU (from mid-2012 to 2013, by model) revised the timing chain, VANOS, crankcase ventilation and cooling.8,7 | N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
Warranty extensions and service campaigns 45
Warranty extensions (13)
- SIB 01 15 24 Fuel tank leak check warranty extension Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2017–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jul 2026
- SIB 01 03 24 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2017–2025); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jun 2026
- SIB 01 03 25 Radiator warranty extension Radiator warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/G20 and other models (2019–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Mar 2026
- SIB 51 12 23 Body fault codes Body fault codes on BMW G05/G06/G07/G20 and other models (2020–2025); BMW extended coverage for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jul 2025
- SIB 66 07 25 Electrical system warranty extension Electrical system warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/G09 and other models (2024); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · May 2025
- SIB 01 08 25 Body check engine light Body check engine light on BMW G05/G06/G07/G20 and other models (2019–2022); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Warranty extension · May 2025
- SIB 01 16 24 Telematics unit warranty extension Telematics unit warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/G20/G30 and other models (2018–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
- SIB 65 01 22 Air bags warranty extension Air bags warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/F26/F97 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
- SIB 65 02 22 Air bags warranty extension Air bags warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/F16 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
- SIB 01 08 21 Fuel tank leak check warranty extension Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 01 21 Thermostat warranty extension Thermostat warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Nov 2024
- SIB 32 02 23 Steering warranty extension Steering warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2015–2024); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jan 2024
- SIB 54 03 20 Sunroof warranty extension Sunroof warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2018–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Mar 2021
Service campaigns (32)
- SIB 34 01 24 Brakes service campaign Brakes service campaign on BMW G05/G06/G07/G09 and other models (2024); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service campaign · Aug 2026
- SIB 84 02 26 Telematics unit failure Telematics unit failure on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2020); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jul 2026
- SIB 12 06 26 Fault codes software update Fault codes software update on BMW G05/G06 models (2023–2026); BMW released a software update. Service campaign · Jun 2026
- SIB 24 02 25 Electrical system cracking Electrical system cracking on BMW G05/G06/G07 models (2025–2026); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jan 2026
- SIB 51 01 26 Tailgate service campaign Tailgate service campaign on BMW G05/G06/G07/G45 and other models (2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jan 2026
- SIB 11 04 25 Oil pan bolt torque check Oil pan bolt torque check on B58/N63 engines (2024–2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jan 2026
- SIB 62 04 25 Body new-car delivery hold Body new-car delivery hold on BMW G05/G06/G07 models (2026); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. Service campaign · Nov 2025
- SIB 16 01 24 Engine no-start Engine no-start on BMW G05/G06/G07/G60 and other models (2023–2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Nov 2025
- SIB 61 29 24 Software service campaign Software service campaign on BMW G05/G06/G07/G09 models (2024–2025); BMW released a software update. Service campaign · Nov 2025
- SIB 61 28 24 Software service campaign Software service campaign on BMW G05/G06/G07/G09 models (2024); BMW released a software update. Service campaign · Oct 2025
Showing the 10 newest of 32. All bulletins for the G06 →
Filed by BMW with NHTSA. Extensions usually follow the car to later owners and can reimburse earlier repairs; a BMW dealer can confirm by VIN.
NHTSA safety recalls 23
- Recall 26V422: integrated brake module 530I, 540I, 740I, 750E, 760I, I5, I7, X1, X2, X5, X6, X7, XM, 2023–2025. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Recall 25V837: instrument panel X5, X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, X6, X7, 2026. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
- Recall 25V671: windshield seal X6, 2026. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
- Recall 25V644: engine starter 740LI, 840I, X5, X6, X7, 2019–2025. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
- Recall 24V739: integrated brake module 530I, 740I, 750E, 760I, I5 EDRIVE40, I5 M60, I7 EDRIVE50, I7 M70, I760, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 2023–2024. BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles.
- Recall 24V697: integrated brake module 530I, 540I, 740I, 750E, I5, I7, X1, X2, X5, X6, X7, XM, 2023–2025. BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles.
- Recall 24V576: engine starter software 740I, 840I, M340I, M340XI, X5, X6, X7, 2019–2021. BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles.
- Recall 24V345: front seat (driver/passenger) lower safety belt ALPINA XB7, X5, X6, X7, XM, 2024–2025. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash.
- Recall 24V104: integrated brake module 530I, 550E, 740I, 750E, 760I, I5, I7, I7 M70, M5, X1, X2, X5, X6, X7, XM, 2023–2025. BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles.
- Recall 23V821: integrated transmission control unit 4 SERIES, 8 SERIES, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4, 2023. 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.
- Recall 23V622: front passenger knee air bag X5, X6, X7, XM, 2023–2024. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
- Recall 23V471: knee air bag X5, X6, X7, XM, 2023–2024. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Showing the 12 newest of 23.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Test drive and inspection checklist
- Run the VIN for open recalls. Open safety recalls are free at any BMW dealer. Check on NHTSA's site or our recall page before you buy.11
- Scan for stored fault codes with a BMW-capable tool. A generic OBD reader misses most BMW modules. Specialist guides recommend a BMW-level scan (ISTA or similar) to catch faults that have been cleared from the dash but still stored.12,13
- Start it from cold. Ask the seller not to warm the car up first. Chain rattle, VANOS rattle, lifter tick and rough idle show most clearly in the first seconds after a cold start.12,14,15
- Ask a BMW dealer about warranty extensions and campaigns. Several BMW warranty extensions follow the car, not the owner, and some reimburse earlier repairs. A dealer can check the VIN. The list for this chassis is below.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a BMW specialist. A few hundred dollars for an independent BMW specialist is the usual advice, especially for M cars and high-mileage turbo engines.16,12
Engine items to listen and look for are in the known problems section.
Service-history red flags
- Oil changes only at the long computer interval. Several guides advise changing oil more often than the onboard service indicator (CBS) suggests, especially with lots of city driving.15,17
- Gaps in the records around known failure mileages. If the engine section below lists a job that usually comes due at the car's mileage, ask for the invoice. A missing record isn't proof it wasn't done, but it is a negotiating point.
- Tuned or "deleted" cars. Tunes, emissions deletes and removed parts complicate warranty claims and inspections and raise wear on turbo cars. Ask, and look for aftermarket intakes, downpipes and charge pipes.
- B58: ask for records of Coolant loss: oil filter housing, vent hose, water pump, expansion tank; Valve cover gasket and PCV; Fuel tank vent (purge) valve.
- N63: ask for records of Oil consumption and valve stem seals; N63 Customer Care Package items; Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain.
G06 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 335 hp (X6 xDrive40i) to 523 hp (X6 M50i), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.1 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full G06 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Factory paint and option codes
Paint colors BMW of North America listed for the G06 in the ordering and pricing guides we read:
| Code | Color | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Alpine White | 2021, 2026 |
| 416 | Carbon Black Metallic | 2021, 2026 |
| 475 | Black Sapphire Metallic | 2021, 2026 |
| 668 | Jet Black | 2021 |
| A90 | Dark Graphite Metallic | 2021 |
| A96 | Mineral White Metallic | 2021, 2026 |
| C06 | Flamenco Red Metallic | 2021 |
| C1M | Phytonic Blue Metallic | 2021 |
| C27 | Arctic Grey Metallic | 2021 |
| C3D | Manhattan Green Metallic | 2021, 2026 |
| C3Z | Tanzanite Blue II Metallic | 2021, 2026 |
| C36 | Dravit Grey Metallic | 2026 |
| C4G | Isle of Man Green metallic | 2026 |
| C4P | Brooklyn Grey Metallic | 2026 |
| C4W | Skyscraper Grey Metallic | 2026 |
| C57 | Aventurin Red Metallic | 2026 |
| C5A | Frozen Pure Grey Metallic | 2026 |
126 option codes are listed for the G06 in the same guides. Search them.
Only model years covered by the guides we could obtain are shown.
Coding
The coding apps' own lists show 152 settings that owners can change on the G06 with a phone and an OBD adapter, in areas such as Seat heating/cooling, Head-Up Display, Cleaning, Comfort Functions, Display options instrument cluster, Tailgate. 83 come from BimmerCode's list and 69 more appear only in Carly's list.
Ownership costs
Routine maintenance: oil service prices by engine size, published BMW Value Service prices (brakes, spark plugs) from 16 US dealers, and the G06 maintenance schedule.
Repairs we price that apply to the G06
| Repair and owner-reported prices |
|---|
| B58 / B48 oil filter housing (coolant leak) Owners paid: indie shop $1,800–$3,300 · dealer $2,825–$3,950 |
| B58 valve cover / PCV failure Owners paid: dealer $3,049–$4,450 |
| B58 / B48 fuel tank vent valve (purge valve) |
| B58 coolant expansion tank (G05 X5 40i, high- or low-temp) |
| B58 heat management module (thermostat) replacement |
| N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
| N63 valve cover gaskets (both banks) |
| B58 oil pump replacement Owners paid: indie shop $2,865–$3,600 |
| B58 water pump (coolant pump) |
"Owners paid" is the middle 50% of sourced owner prices across chassis with the same engine. Each job page reprices for your ZIP.
By model year
| Year | Models and engines | NHTSA recalls | Warranty extensions | Repairs we price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 10 | 12 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2021 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 10 | 9 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2022 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 2 | 8 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2023 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 9 | 5 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2024 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 8 | 4 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2025 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 5 | 2 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2026 | sDrive40i / xDrive40i B58 M50i / M60i N63 V8 | 2 | 0 | 10 Priciest: B58 valve cover / PCV failure, owners paid up to $4,450 (dealer, middle 50%) |
Recalls and warranty extensions are counted when their published model-year range includes that year. Each one may cover only some cars, so check by VIN. Repairs counted are the ones whose engine was offered that year.
Sources
- BMWTuning: 5 most common B58 problems
- Motronix: B46/B58 coolant leaks at the oil filter housing
- r/F30: high-mileage B58 coolant and OFH issues
- R44 Performance: B58 engine review
- BMW SIB 01 02 24: EVAP purge valve warranty extension (BimmerBench summary)
- BMW SI B11 01 17: N63TU/S63TU valve seal replacement, via NHTSA
- BMW SIB 11 06 14: N63 Customer Care Package, via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: N63 vs N63TU vs TU2 vs TU3
- Wikipedia: BMW X6
- EPA/DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov)
- NHTSA recall lookup by VIN
- The Stable: E92 M3 buyer's guide
- Euro Premium Parts: E60 M5 reliability guide
- carsales: buying a used F30 3 Series (2015–20)
- carsales: buying a used E90 3 Series
- Road & Track: E46 M3 buyer's guide
- Drive-My: E60 5 Series buying guide (six-cylinder petrol)
Retrieved 2026-10-18. Bulletins and recalls come from NHTSA filings; owner prices come from the public posts linked on each job page.