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2004–2012 · 8 model years

BMW 6 Series recalls & problems by year

24 recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20057 complaints
Most recalls20065 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024572004: 3 complaints, 5 recalls2005: 7 complaints, 4 recalls2006: 5 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 2 complaints, 3 recalls2008: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 2 complaints, 1 recalls20042005200620072008200920102012
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2012 6 Series——120000
2010 6 Series——200000
2009 6 Series——200000
2008 6 Series——260000
2007 6 Series——320000
2006 6 Series——550000
2005 6 Series——471000
2004 6 Series——530000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system9
  • Air bags6
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Power train2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Equipment2
  • Seats2
  • Tires2