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2004 BMW 6 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 BMW 6 Series, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 BMW 6 Series has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2004 BMW 6 Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 04V-344 · Jul 14, 2004 · 4,102 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, ENGINE STALLING WILL OCCUR AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 04V-303 · Jun 23, 2004 · 7,532 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH, THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING COULD SEPARATE CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other 6 Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 6 Series median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 BMW 6 Series safety ratings

2004 BMW 6 Series 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What 6 Series owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES WHILE IDLING OR ON TURNING. VEHICLE RESTARTS AFTER STALL, BUT ALL STEERING IS LOST UNTIL RESTARTED. BMW HAS REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER CONTROL BOARD TWICE (DME). STALLING IS STILL EVIDENT. TOTAL NUMBER OF KNOWN STALLS - 4. ALSO, BASED ON POSTINGS ON HTTP://BIMMER.…
Complaint 10093654 · Oct 5, 2004 · 500 miles

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