BMW F86 X6 M
2015–2019 · X6 M (F86) · S63 V8
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| X6 M | 2015–2019 | S63 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: F86. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 24 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| X6 M, total built 4,844 European LHD, 1,158 RHD and 3,792 North American cars | 9,794 | BMW M Registry |
| X6 M, North American spec | 3,792 | BMW M Registry |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the F86
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NHTSA safety recalls 4
- Recall 19V823: child seat X6, X6 M, 2015–2019. BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats.
- Recall 18V680: rear X6, X6 M, 2019. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
- Recall 18V614: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs X6, X6 M, 2018–2019. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- Recall 17V727: suspension X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M, 2018. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
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 →
Service bulletins on file 72
- NHTSA 10216792 Tec25 Wishbone Return Tec25 Wishbone Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
- 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 01 19 Radiator warranty extension Radiator warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Aug 2022
- SIB 17 01 21 Vent line cracking Vent line cracking on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Apr 2022
- SIB 64 09 21 Air conditioning rattle Air conditioning rattle on BMW G05/G20/G21/G02 and other models (2006–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2022
- SIB 31 01 12 Axle noise Axle noise on BMW G11/G12/G32/E60 and other models (2006–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Aug 2020
- SIB 34 05 15 Axle ticking noise Axle ticking noise on BMW G32/E60/F01/F02 and other models (2011–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Nov 2020
- SIB 66 23 17 Tailgate replacement Tailgate replacement on BMW E60/E61/E90/E92 and other models (2010–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · May 2019
- SIB 33 03 15 Differential leak Differential leak on BMW F15/F16/F85/F86 models (2015–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2018
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the F86. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the F86 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
F86 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 567 hp (X6 M) to 567 hp (X6 M), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.0 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full F86 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
F86 buyer's guide → F86 paint and option codes F86 coding list F86 common problems → F86 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.