BMW 6 Series years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 6 Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 6 Series years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 6 Series complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 6 Series problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical8
- Airbags6
- Engine5
- Transmission2
- Tires2
- Seats2
- Driver assistance2
- Brakes2
- Suspension1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel system1
- Body1
BMW 6 Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 6 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 5 | Engine | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 7 | Airbags | 30,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2004 | - | 3 | Electrical | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the BMW 6 Series
What years of the BMW 6 Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 6 Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 6 Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 6 Series?
Electrical, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (6) and engine (5).
How many recalls does the BMW 6 Series have?
9 recalls between 2004 and 2012. The 2006 model year has the most, with 5.
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