BMW 6 Series recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
10 recalls found for the BMW 6 Series in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 25 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 6 Series | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 BMW 6 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW 6 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 6 Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 BMW 6 Series | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW 6 Series | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 BMW 6 Series | 4 | 7 |
| 2004 BMW 6 Series | 5 | 3 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW 6 Series recalls
- Apr 10, 201212V161000Engine and engine cooling2,846 vehiclesBMW 5 Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo and 4 more models
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…
- Mar 26, 201212V126000Electrical system367,682 vehiclesBMW 5 Series, 6 Series and 2 more models
The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection.
- Aug 10, 201212E029000Engine and engine cooling585 vehiclesBMW 5 Series, 3 Series and 3 more models
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo.
- Oct 1, 201010V446000Service brakes, hydraulic198,352 vehiclesBMW 5 Series, 6 Series and 1 more model
A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil.
- Apr 25, 200707V178000Air bags225 vehicles2007 BMW 6 Series
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the front passenger seat has a…
- Jul 26, 200606V277000Suspension11,640 vehiclesBMW 5 Series, 6 Series and 1 more model
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…
- May 30, 200606V187000Suspension40 vehiclesBMW 5 Series and 6 Series
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.
- Nov 1, 200505V504000Power train240 vehiclesBMW 5 Series, 6 Series and 1 more model
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.