BMW M6 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW M6 (2007–2019).

Complaints
12
Recalls
6
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20071200820092010220133201420154201612017120182019
NHTSA complaints per BMW M6 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW M6 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 M600001—
2018 M610001Acceleration & Cruise Control
2017 M610002Body & Structure
2016 M640101Seats & Seat Belts
2015 M600002—
2014 M630001Lighting
2013 M620002Engine
2010 M600001—
2009 M600001—
2008 M610001Electrical System
2007 M600001—

Most common BMW M6 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW M6 received by NHTSA each month.

BMW M6 recalls

  • Recall 20V094000Feb 19, 20202,728 vehiclesModel years 2014–2019

    Risk: If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V495000Aug 8, 20176,785 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V914000Dec 20, 20163,506 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V540000Jul 19, 2016956 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V475000Sep 28, 2012696 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2013

    Risk: Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V126000Mar 26, 2012367,682 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology