2016 BMW M6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 BMW M6, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 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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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW M6 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 20,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased my BMW 2016 in October of 2024. The BMW had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to Dallas, Texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage ke”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2025 · Structure
“My 2016 m6 bmw gran coupe, as if Sep. 27. 2024 I have passengers restrain and airbag malfunction , so many bmw owner's complain about this issue in the pass, it’s dangerous in case of an accident, ple”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2024 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 BMW M (M2, M3, M4 Convertible, M4 Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–20 / 19–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); 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 2016 BMW M6
How do I know if my 2016 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 BMW M6; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 20V094000).
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.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.