Steering Problems of BMW M6

BMW M6 owners have reported 7 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW M6


Recently reported Steering problems of BMW M6

The Steering problem

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. The replacement cost $2,571.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

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.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

Steering wheel lock system failure warning. System warns that the electronic steering wheel lock has failed, and can neither lock or unlock. It also warned that the car may not start, but the warning happened after the car was running.   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

Electric steering lock indicator light appears and states that if engine turned off it may not restart. So far it has always restarted. The dealer indicated that it may be due to needing a battery replacement, which could cause mixed signals being sent to computer.   Read details...




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