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2014 BMW M6 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 BMW M6 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 5owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 11%fail the UK MOT
The most complained-about BMW M6 year on file: 5 complaints, against an average of 2 for the other 4 model years.
Every BMW M6 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2014 BMW M6?
The components named most often in the 5 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2014 BMW M6 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Is the 2014 BMW M6 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe fixings of the high level 3rd brake light could come loose
Risk: The 3rd brake light may not be correctly secured to the vehicle.
Fix: Connections of the 3rd brake light will be reworked new nuts will be fitted with thread locking agent applied to the threads to prevent them coming loose.
EU Safety GateThe screw connection of the third brake light may not be sufficiently secure.As a result, the brake light may become detached in motion, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 BMW M6 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 BMW M6 owners report?
5 of the 5 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
3rd break lights start loosen by the nuts inside the break lights. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle. Trying to contact BMW of North American and they said even the same model and years but not under the same production line and they won’t cover. The same issues happened with different production line means the car design has problem need fix by model and years.
1.I found the same issues the same as the NHTSA posted the recall number 20V094000 for my car. The 3rd brake lights starting lose and I bring my car to BMW dealership and they told me my car is not flag on it. The same year and the same model has the same problem but My car is not under the recall list. I have the BMW Invoice and Identify the problem is the 3rd brake lights screws lose and need replace. 2. Just start my car and the Passager airbag lights on. I haven't got any collision and just start the car at morning then the car shows the airbag malfunction. Scary to drive ... Any help for…
PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH CLEAN CARFAX BUT WITHIN 1 WEEK IT WAS THROWING CODES OF DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO REFUSED TO SERVICE PROVIDING INTEL THAT IT UNDERWENT A 152 POINT INSPECTION BEFORE SALE TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALERSHIP SERVICE AND AFTER 2 1/2 MONTHS OF KEEPING THE CAR, BRINGING IN TOP RANKED BMW SPECIFIC MECHANICS, AND REBUILDING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER $18,000 THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY....IT NOW WORKS PROPERLY THE COMPUTER ENGINE WAS FAULTY, THE DRIVETRAIN FAULTY, THE FUEL INJECTORS FAULTY, VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN WHEN DEALERSHIP SOLD IT TO ME AND BMW…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW M6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP, REAR WINDOW, AND TRUNK STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PASSPORT BMW (4730 AUTH PL, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, MD 20746, (301) 423-2700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED; HOWEVER, THE TRUNK STILL WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE REAR WINDOW WOULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE VEHICLE ON JULY 6, 2019 AND THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND PROMISED A CALL BACK. THE DEALER OFFERED TO REPAIR THE…
WHILE DRIVING ON A MULTI-LANE DIVIDED EXPRESSWAY AT 65MPH SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN WHICH FORCED A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. OTHER CARS DID NOT HAVE AMPLE TIME TO SLOW DOWN AND REACT NOR DID I. LUCKILY AFTER A FEW NARROW MISSES I MANAGED TO EVACUATE THE CAR. I WAS GETTING THE ERROR MESSAGE "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION- REDUCED POWER OUTPUT" AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHT AT THE SAME INSTANCE IN TIME AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED (NOT BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURED, BUT RATHER AT THE SAME TIME). THIS MADE FOR A VERY DANGEROUS, UNSAFE SITUATION THAT SCARED ME A GREAT DEAL. I'M…
2014 BMW M6: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 BMW M6 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW M6; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 40%), engine (2, 40%), exterior lighting (2, 40%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW M6?
Across 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (40% of complaints), engine (40% of complaints), exterior lighting (40% of complaints), power train (40% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (20% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 BMW M6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 BMW M6; the most recent (campaign 20V094000, 2020-02-19) concerns Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own M6
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.