BMW 6 Series recalls and problems
9 recalls and 25 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
25
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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BMW 6 Series by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 6 Series | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 6 Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 6 Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 6 Series | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 6 Series | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 6 Series | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 6 Series | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 6 Series | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 6 Series problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
All BMW 6 Series recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V-161 | Apr 10, 2012 | 2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the… |
| 12V-126 | Mar 26, 2012 | 2004–2010 | Electrical System | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. |
| 10V-446 | Oct 1, 2010 | 2004–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. |
| 07V-178 | Apr 25, 2007 | 2007 | Air Bags | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-277 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber. |
| 06V-187 | May 30, 2006 | 2006 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, the nuts which secure the front axle control arm and tension strut to the front wheel hub may not have been tightened to specification. |
| 05V-504 | Nov 1, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Power Train | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate. |
| 04V-344 | Jul 14, 2004 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (Emc) units were not produced according to specifications. |
| 04V-303 | Jun 23, 2004 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 6 Series?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 BMW 6 Series has the most reports (7). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 6 Series have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering BMW 6 Series model years 2004–2010, 2012.
What are the most common BMW 6 Series problems?
Owners report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems most often.