BMW M6 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the BMW M6 (model years 2006–2010, 2013–2019). The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints), followed by engine (2 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW M6 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 2 of 12 | |
| Engine | 2 | 1 of 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 of 12 | |
| Structure | 2 | 2 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 of 12 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V094000 | Feb 19, 2020 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2015, 2017–2018 | 2,728 |
| 17V495000 | Aug 8, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2013 | 6,785 |
| 16V914000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Air bags | 2017 | 3,506 |
| 16V540000 | Jul 19, 2016 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2015 | 956 |
| 12V475000 | Sep 28, 2012 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2013 | 696 |
| 12V126000 | Mar 26, 2012 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2007 | 367,682 |
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; 1 person injured and 1 death 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.