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BMW M6 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints across 13 model years of the BMW M6 (1988–2019). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

6
safety recalls, all years
26
owner complaints, all years
2013
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW M6 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 BMW M610
2018 BMW M611
2017 BMW M621
2016 BMW M614
2015 BMW M620
2014 BMW M615
2013 BMW M622
2010 BMW M610
2009 BMW M610
2008 BMW M612
2007 BMW M617
2006 BMW M602
1988 BMW M602

What BMW M6 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 7.

All BMW M6 recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW M6, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 20V094000 Reported 2,728 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will…

    Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  2. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 17V495000 Reported 6,785 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2013

  3. Air bags

    NHTSA 16V914000 Reported 3,506 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2017

  4. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 16V540000 Reported 956 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2015

  5. Engine (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive

    NHTSA 12V475000 Reported 696 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2013

  6. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 12V126000 Reported 367,682 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.