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2016 BMW M6 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M6 over 11 years — 0 per year. The other M6 years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake lights.

2012 BMW M6
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Complaints

4

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Seats (3 of 4), then Air bags (2) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 M6 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 BMW M6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall exterior lighting, brake lights 2020-02-19 · NHTSA campaign 20V094000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (4 total)

Seats
3
Air bags
2
Electrical system
2
Structure
2
Engine
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Suspension, Structure, Engine · filed 2025-03-31
  • "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…"
    Air bags, Seat belts, Seats · filed 2024-10-07
  • "Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,"
    Electrical system, Air bags, Seats · filed 2024-09-22
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Structure, Seats · filed 2020-08-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 BMW M6 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 BMW M6 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 BMW M6 C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
M6 convertible 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
M6 convertible 4.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 22 17 MPG $4700
M6 Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
M6 Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 22 17 MPG $4700
M6 Gran Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
M6 Gran Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 22 17 MPG $4700

Specs and fitment

F06/F12/F13 generation, 2012–2019
Body styles Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
Oil 0W-30 or 0W-40 (BMW LL; verify label) , 9 qt capacity
Tire size 265/40R19, 265/35R20, 295/35R19, 295/30R20

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-094 covers certain 2014-2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe vehicles: the third brake light may become loose and detach. Dealers inspect and secure it with new fasteners, replacing the light if it has detached. Recall 16V-540 covers certain 2015 M6 Coupe and Convertible vehicles (with M5): dealers inspect and replace the driveshaft as necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 BMW M6 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M6 over 11 years — 0 per year. The other M6 years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake lights.

What are common problems with a 2016 BMW M6?

The complaints owners file most often name Seats (3 of 4), then Air bags (2) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2016 BMW M6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 M6 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.

Has the 2016 BMW M6 been recalled?

The 2016 BMW M6 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 BMW M6?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 BMW M6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 BMW M6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 BMW M6 is 16.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW M6 use?

0W-30 or 0W-40 (BMW LL; verify label) With filter, about 9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW M6?

Published US specs commonly list front 265/40R19, 265/35R20, 295/35R19, 295/30R20 and rear 265/40R19, 265/35R20, 295/35R19, 295/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M6?

Recall 20V-094 covers certain 2014-2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe vehicles: the third brake light may become loose and detach. Dealers inspect and secure it with new fasteners, replacing the light if it has detached. Recall 16V-540 covers certain 2015 M6 Coupe and Convertible vehicles (with M5): dealers inspect and replace the driveshaft as necessary.