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2014 BMW M6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW M6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-094 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage77kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 BMW M6 has problems

5 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
Engine20
Exterior lighting20
Power train20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2014 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.

72%repaired · 2022 Q1

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 20V-094 · Feb 19, 2020 · 2,728 vehicles · 1,970 repaired

Risk. If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard,…

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

2014 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

2014 BMW M6 safety ratings

2014 BMW M6 4 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH CLEAN CARFAX BUT WITHIN 1 WEEK IT WAS THROWING CODES OF DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO REFUSED TO SERVICE PROVIDING INTEL THAT IT UNDERWENT A 152 POINT INSPECTION BEFORE SALE TOOK VEHICLE TO BMW DEALERSHIP SERVICE AND AFTER 2 1/2 MONTHS OF KEEPING THE CAR,…
Complaint 11373857 · Nov 9, 2020 · 87,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW M6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP, REAR WINDOW, AND TRUNK STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PASSPORT BMW (4730 AUTH PL, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, MD 20746, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED; HOWEVER, THE TRUNK…
Complaint 11243524 · Aug 13, 2019 · 66,600 miles

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