BMW M6 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW M6 (2007–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All M6 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 66,600 | 1 | 323 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 7 | 27,300 | 1 | 53 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Steering3 18%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 12%
- Body and structure2 12%
- Fuel system2 12%
- Exterior lighting2 12%
- Engine2 12%
- Electrical system2 12%
- Air bags2 12%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “After taking my car to a body shop for some work to bed done (new carbon fiber hood installed and carbon fiber rear defuser), the car sat at the shop for 2 weeks before any work began. While sitting there, the battery died. When the shop charged it, the red electric steering lock fault came in the dash and it will not start. I did some online research and found that this is a very common problem with most Bmw 2007 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817271, filed 2015-12, 27,000 miles2014: “1.I found the same issues the same as the NHTSA posted the recall number 20V094000 for my car. The 3rd brake lights starting lose and I bring my car to BMW dealership and they told me my car is not flag on it. The same year and the same model has the same problem but My car is not under the recall list. I have the BMW Invoice and Identify the problem is the 3rd brake lights screws lose and need replace. 2. Just start my car and the Passager airbag lights on. I haven't got any collision and just start the car at morning then the car shows the airbag malfunction. Scary to drive ... …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology