The contact owns a 2013 BMW M6. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
The worst 2013 BMW M6 problems
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V495000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
- Risk
- Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 12V475000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 BMW M6 354
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes...
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be...
- Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic...
- The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule)...
What 2013 BMW M6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hello, I bought a used 2013 bmw m6 with about 77k miles on it from dch montclair acura in nj, and since I bought it the car has had problems and I tried to return it to them a few times but they just brushed me off and currently my car needs a new engine and it has been in the shop since last year (2020). They have refused to do anything about it and are forcing me to file for bankruptcy as my only option out of this car loan. They have also not provided me with a single diagnostic report but only repair the order of minor things being fixed. I have a diagnostic report I got done shortly after getting the car from them which does not match at all with what they stated. This is the first ever car I purchased. It has a lot of mechanical issues which was not safe for me to drive a car that is leaking all kinds of fluids and has engine issues. None of these issues were made apparent. All the best, muhammad ahmed
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Is the 2013 BMW M6 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 BMW M6, close to a typical M6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW M6?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW M6 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW M6 engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V475000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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