Bmw 6 Series Recalls

Bmw 6 Series — Label High risk

Aug 15, 2024 Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "

Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series

Bmw 6 Series — Airbag High risk

Jul 11, 2024 Model years: 2015

Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments co

Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw X5

Bmw 6 Series — Lights And Instruments High risk

Feb 19, 2020 Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Issue: On certain M6 Gran Coupe models, the center high-mounted stop lamp (third brake light) may not be properly attached. Over time, the lamp could loosen and separate from the v

Bmw 6 Series — Visual System High risk

Oct 1, 2019 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020

Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previo

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4, Bmw X5, Bmw 3 Series

Bmw 6 Series — Engine High risk

Sep 13, 2018 Model years: 2018

On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury a

Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X1

Bmw 6 Series — Electrical High risk

Apr 19, 2018 Model years: 2012

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injur

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Mini Cooper S

Bmw 6 Series — Airbag High risk

Aug 9, 2017 Model years: 2012, 2013

On certain vehicles, the housing of the driver's frontal airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded during manufacturing and could separate from the base plate during an airb

Also affects: Bmw X3

Bmw 6 Series — Label High risk

May 19, 2017 Model years: 2017

Certain M-Series vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. For some X5 M and X6 M vehicles, t

Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Airbag High risk

Dec 15, 2016 Model years: 2017

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash,

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Mini Clubman, Mini 3 Door, Bmw I3, Bmw 4 Series

Bmw 6 Series — Fuel System High risk

Oct 13, 2016 Model years: 2012

On certain vehicles, the wires going to the in-tank fuel pump may not have been crimped correctly. An incorrect crimp could increase the resistance of the circuit which could cause

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Powertrain High risk

Jul 15, 2016 Model years: 2015

On certain M5 and M6 series vehicles, the rear driveshaft may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing. Over time, this could result in the driveshaft potentially fractur

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Electrical High risk

Jul 30, 2015 Model years: 2015

Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extend

Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series

Bmw 6 Series — Airbag High risk

Jul 5, 2013 Model years: 2006, 2007

On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp

Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X5

Bmw 6 Series — Engine High risk

Sep 27, 2012 Model years: 2013

One certain M5, M6 cabriolet and M6 coupe, the oil pump drive shaft could separate from the oil pump rotor. This could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing severe engine d

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Electrical High risk

Mar 23, 2012 Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

On certain vehicles, the insulated bulkhead connector (used to join the two halves of the positive battery cable) may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. Over

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Electrical High risk

Oct 21, 2011 Model years: 2012

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing prope

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Rolls-Royce Ghost

Bmw 6 Series — Brakes High risk

Oct 1, 2010 Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Bmw 6 Series — Seats And Restraints High risk

Aug 26, 2008 Model years: 2006

On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of f

Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X5

Bmw 6 Series — Electrical High risk

Oct 16, 2007 Model years: 2006, 2007

Certain 550I, 650I cabriolet, 650I coupe, and X5 vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, operated in conditions of below-freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, may suffer an

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5

Bmw 6 Series — Airbag High risk

Apr 25, 2007 Model years: 2007

On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection system, which is calibrated to detect whether the seat is occupied by a small adult or certain ISOFIX child seats,

Bmw 6 Series — Suspension High risk

Jun 7, 2006 Model years: 2006

On certain vehicles, the rear shock lower bushings may not have been manufactured to specification (improper vulcanization of the bushing). Depending on vehicle operation and tempe

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Powertrain High risk

Oct 26, 2005 Model years: 2006

On certain vehicles, the guide plate of the automatic transmission's parking lock pawl subsystem may fail. This could cause the parking lock pawl not to engage, after placing the t

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Other High risk

Jul 15, 2004 Model years: 2004

On certain vehicles, the digital engine management control unit was not produced according to specifications. As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operat

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Fuel System High risk

Jun 11, 2004 Model years: 2004

On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, the circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently omitted. As a result,

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Label High risk

Mar 18, 2004 Model years: 2004

On certain 645CI cabriolet and 645CI coupe, the sun visor airbag warning label does not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208. These cars do not have advanced airbags but have

Bmw 6 Series — Electrical High risk

Nov 27, 1986 Model years: 1986, 1987

On certain 325E, 325ES, 528E, 535I, 635CSI and 735I vehicles, the center high mounted brake light could add sufficient electrical load to cause the brake light switch to overheat,

Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Brakes High risk

Jan 25, 1984 Model years: 1984

On certain 533I, 633CSI and 733I, during assembly of the brake booster and master cylinder, stresses or possibly cracks in the master cylinder connecting flange may have occurred.

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691

Bmw 6 Series — Other High risk

Jul 29, 1977 Model years: 1977

THE POWER WINDOW SYSTEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DOES NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 118. 1975-1976 BMW 3.0SI 1975-1977 BMW 530I 1977 BMW 630CSI 1973-1974 BMW Bavaria

Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691