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2013 BMW M6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW M6, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-495 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 71%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage25kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 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
Engine20
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2013 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.

71%repaired · 2019 Q1

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 17V-495 · Aug 8, 2017 · 6,785 vehicles · 4,807 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Do not drive

Recall 12V-475 · Sep 28, 2012 · 696 vehicles

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…

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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

2013 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
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 BMW M6 safety ratings

2013 BMW M6 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What M6 owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11440055 · Nov 10, 2021 · 49,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11412770 · Apr 19, 2021 · 50 miles

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