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BMW 6 SeriesModel year report

2006 BMW 6 Series Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
57,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW 6 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 6 Series. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 650i. The contact stated that the vehicle's AC was not cold. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he was told that engine oil was leaking below the brake vacuum pump. The mechanic advised the contact of NHTSA campaign id number: 07v479000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact then called Bmw use who informed the contact, that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned with the brakes causing a crash. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 07/12/11 updated 12/30/11”

NHTSA complaint #10407568, filed 2011-06, 57,000 miles

Air bags: “2006 Bmw 650i, march 2006 passenger seat would lock, airbag system malfunctioned, engine began backfiring. May 2006 the seat locked and the airbag malfunctioned again. In june the engine overheated and was repaired. ***nar***”

NHTSA complaint #10162635, filed 2006-07

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 6-series. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and was repaired. After repairs while driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the power assist braking would not function. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised that the vacuum pump, brake and the brake booster had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10419989, filed 2011-08, 65,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 65,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 57,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20062007201122013
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 BMW 6 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 6 Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008617,7252———Not enough data
2006557,0005———Not enough data
2005730,0003———Not enough data

All BMW 6 Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW 6 Series have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 6 Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW 6 Series is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2006 BMW 6 Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW 6 Series reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 65,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.