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2016 BMW M6 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 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
- 4owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 1fire report
- 9%fail the UK MOT
4 complaints, against an average of 2 for the other 4 BMW M6 model years.
Every BMW M6 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2016 BMW M6?
The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2016 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 2016 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
EU Safety GateThe side, head and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat may not work.This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident.
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 2016 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 2016, 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 2016 BMW M6 owners report?
4 of the 4 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.
I purchased my BMW 2016 in October of 2024. The BMW had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to Dallas, Texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from Dodge Bluebonnet Motors, 547 S. Sequin Ave, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, 830-606-8500, Soon after I purchased it, i started to hear a knocking underneath the car, I took the car to ProTech for service and the mechanic that specializes in foreign vehicles informed me that the BMW had major front end damage. When I purchased the vehicle from Bluebonnet…
My 2016 m6 bmw gran coupe, as if Sep. 27. 2024 I have passengers restrain and airbag malfunction , so many bmw owner's complain about this issue in the pass, it’s dangerous in case of an accident, please help with this issue god bleess
Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,
THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON CITY STREETS.
2016 BMW M6: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 BMW M6 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M6; the most common categories were seats (3, 75%), air bags (2, 50%), electrical system (2, 50%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 mentions a fire.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW M6?
Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are seats (75% of complaints), air bags (50% of complaints), electrical system (50% of complaints), structure (50% of complaints), engine (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 BMW M6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 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 2016 only.