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2016 BMW M6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW M6, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-094 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW M6 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seats1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
1Seat belts
1Engine
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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
2016 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
2016 BMW M6 safety ratings
2016 BMW M6 C RWD 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 M6 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 issue 🙏🙏🙏 god bleess
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 I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.