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.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |