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BMW M6 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 13 owner complaints for the BMW M6. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
BMW M6 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW M6 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 BMW M6 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2016 BMW M6 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2014 BMW M6 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2013 BMW M6 | 2 | 2 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All BMW models.
BMW M6: questions owners ask
Which BMW M6 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the BMW M6 model years with the most are the 2014 (5), 2016 (4) and 2013 (2). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which BMW M6 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (1), 2018 (1) and 2013 (2), out of 5 model years from 2013 to 2018. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the BMW M6 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 BMW M6 model years, 7 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (2), 2017 (2) and 2014 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the BMW M6 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the BMW M6's first-time failure rate ranged from 8.4% for cars first registered in 2017 to 18.5% for 2013, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, exhaust, emissions and leaks. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.