BMW 6 Series recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 23 owner complaints for the BMW 6 Series (model years 2004–2010, 2012). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by air bags (6 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 6 Series model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 4 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 3 of 8 | |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 of 8 | |
| Seats | 2 | 2 of 8 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V126000 | Mar 26, 2012 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2004–2010 | 367,682 |
| 10V446000 | Oct 1, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2004–2010 | 198,352 |
| 07V178000 | Apr 25, 2007 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2007 | 225 |
| 06V277000 | Jul 26, 2006 | Suspension: rear, shock absorber | 2006 | 11,640 |
| 06V187000 | May 30, 2006 | Suspension: front, control arm | 2006 | 40 |
| 05V504000 | Nov 1, 2005 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2005–2006 | 240 |
| 04V344000 | Jul 14, 2004 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 2004 | 4,102 |
| 04V303000 | Jun 23, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2004 | 7,532 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.