Model year record

2013 BMW M6 recalls & problems

The 2013 BMW M6 has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Air bagsAug 8, 2017

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 17V4950006,785 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine and engine coolingSep 28, 2012

Engine

Recall 12V475000696 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
Risk: Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2013 BMW M6 2 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2013 BMW M6 C RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

M6 Coupe

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

M6 Convertible

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

M6 Gran Coupe

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

M6 Coupe

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

M6 Convertible

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

M6 Gran Coupe

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine	2	—
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
The contact owns a 2013 BMW M6. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Nov 4, 2021 · 49,000 miles
Engine
HELLO, I BOUGHT A USED 2013 BMW M6 WITH ABOUT 77K MILES ON IT FROM DCH MONTCLAIR ACURA IN NJ, AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT THE CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS AND I TRIED TO RETURN IT TO THEM A FEW TIMES BUT THEY JUST BRUSHED ME OFF AND CURRENTLY MY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE LAST YEAR (2020). THEY HAVE REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND ARE FORCING ME TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY AS MY ONLY OPTION OUT OF THIS CAR LOAN. THEY HAVE ALSO NOT PROVIDED ME WITH A SINGLE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT BUT ONLY REPAIR THE ORDER OF MINOR THINGS BEING FIXED. I HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC REPORT I GOT DONE SHORTLY AFTER GETTING THE CAR FROM THEM WHICH DOES NOT MATCH AT ALL WITH WHAT THEY STATED. THIS IS THE FIRST…
Aug 12, 2020 · 50 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.