2017 BMW M6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 BMW M6, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 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…
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Air bags
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 BMW M6 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear third brake light come loose, (I found all the nuts behind de leather of the car)causing the light to fall off. Also making the roof leak, water drain to the under seat, and the battery compartme”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2025 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 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, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars |
| 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 2017 BMW M6
How do I know if my 2017 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 2017 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 16V914000).
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
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- 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.