2013 BMW M6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2013 BMW M6, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2013 BMW M6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 BMW M6 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,525 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW M6. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 10, 2021 · Engine
“Hello, i bought a used 2013 BMW m6 with about 77k miles on it from dch montclair acura in nj, and since i bought it the car has had problems and i tried to return it to them a few times but they just”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 19, 2021 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 BMW M (M3 Convertible, M3 Coupe, M5, M6 Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–15 / 17–22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 BMW M6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW M6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW M6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 BMW M6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 BMW M6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW M6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW M6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 BMW M6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 BMW M6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 BMW M6 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 BMW M6
How do I know if my 2013 BMW M6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 BMW M6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V475000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- 325I1,386 complaints
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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.