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  Safety Recalls of BMW 6 Series Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the BMW 6 Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 6 Series.

NHTSA Recall #: 12V161000; Apr. 10, 2012

This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X6 Sav
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER
Recall Summary: 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 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V126000; Mar. 26, 2012

Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 BMW 5 Series, 2005 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2007 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, 2008 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2010 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M6, 2008 BMW M6, 2009 BMW M6, 2010 BMW M6
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V446000; Oct. 1, 2010

Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 BMW 5 Series, 2005 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2007 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2002 BMW 7 Series, 2003 BMW 7 Series, 2004 BMW 7 Series, 2005 BMW 7 Series, 2006 BMW 7 Series, 2007 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of BMW 6 Series Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 10, 2012   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger 2,846
Mar. 26, 2012   Electrical System:battery:cables 367,682
Oct. 1, 2010   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 198,352
Jul. 26, 2006   Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 11,640
May. 30, 2006   Suspension:front:control Arm 40
Nov. 1, 2005   Power Train:automatic Transmission 240
Jul. 14, 2004   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) 4,102
Jun. 23, 2004   Gasoline Fuel System 7,532


Table 2. Recall Statistics of BMW 6 Series Model Years

Model# Recalls
2012 BMW 6 Series 1
2010 BMW 6 Series 2
2009 BMW 6 Series 2
2008 BMW 6 Series 2
2007 BMW 6 Series 2
2006 BMW 6 Series 5
2005 BMW 6 Series 3
2004 BMW 6 Series 4