AI DamageBMW M6: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW M6 across 4 model years: 6 owner complaints and 34 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Seats 50% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 8 Seat belts 17% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 37.
- Seats: 3 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Structure: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Suspension: 2 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1989
- 4.4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2012–2019
- 5 L · petrol · 10 cyl 2006–2010
- automatic, 7-speed 2006–2012
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed 2013–2019
- manual, 5-speed 1989
- manual, 6-speed 2007–2019
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My 2018 BMW M6 which cost me almost $90,000 suddenly lost its suspension balance and height. Driving got bouncy, axles lost balance, driving turned hazardous. It was diagnosed that , The Virtual Dynamics Management module was fried and defected.
Also making the roof leak, water drain to the under seat, and the battery compartment, running thru the seat belt. This cause mold In the carpet under the rear seat and also in the battery compartment is located the fuel pump module, and the parking brake module, and un hopefully the is no water drain on that…
It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to Dallas, Texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from Dodge Bluebonnet Motors, [address], New Braunfels, [ZIP], [phone], Soon after I purchased it, i started to hear a knocking underneath the car, I took the car…
My 2016 m6 bmw gran coupe, as if Sep. 27. 2024 I have passengers restrain and airbag malfunction , so many bmw owner's complain about this issue in the pass, it’s dangerous in case of an accident, please help with this issue god bleess
Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,
The car caught on fire, starting in the roof. I suspect the cause was electrical. From the time smoke started coming from the headliner/windshield until it was fully engulfed was only about 5 minutes. My girlfriend and I were lucky to get out alive.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide…
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
- MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Rebuilding A Cheap 2018 BMW M6 From Copart! WILL IT START?!
- Rebuilding A 2018 BMW M6 From Copart! SAVING OVER 1000$ DIY! (Part 7)
- Rebuilding A 2018 BMW M6 From Copart! The BODYWORK is a KILLER! (Part 9)
- Rebuilding A 2018 BMW M6 From Copart! THE CAR IS FINALLY PRIMED!! (Part 10)
- Rebuilding A 2018 BMW M6 From Copart! CRAZY PILLAR REPAIR! (Part 8)
- Rebuilding A 2018 BMW M6 From Copart! FRONT END IS TOGETHER!! (Part 5)
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.