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2008 BMW M6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW M6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 BMW M6 has problems

2 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 system20
Power train20
Steering20

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

1 recall

2008 BMW M6 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.

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

2008 vs. every other M6 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 M6 median. How we score

'88'06'07'08'09'10'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What M6 owners report

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

CAR STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY TIRES BLOCK PANEL SHOW TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC PROBLEMS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS SWITCH BATTERY EVERY SIX MONTHS. *TR
Complaint 11327896 · Jun 8, 2020 · 2 miles
DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER WOULDN'T SHIFT AND THEN ALL WHEELS LOCKED AND VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE IS HAS A ELECTRICAL CHARGE WHICH SHOCKS YOU WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
Complaint 11011136 · Jul 27, 2017 · 111,000 miles

Own a 2008 M6?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.