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2015 BMW 6 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Jul 11, 2024

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jul 11, 2024

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 11, 2024Latest campaign
Jul 11, 202424V527000

Air bags: frontal driver side

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V527000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
640i, 650i
Campaign
NHTSA 24V527000 · Jul 11, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: 640i, 650i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Wheels333000
Electrical system222102
Engine222102
Structure111000
Service brakes111102
Engine and engine cooling111000
Unknown or other111000
Lane departure111000
Power train111000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 640I, 640I Xdrive, 650I, 650I Xdrive, 650XI.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Exposed junction box in engine bay as well as water leaking through yellow grommet destroying footwell electronics as well as shorting junction box in engine bay.”

    Filed 09/26/2026 · ODI 11767176
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2015 BMW 650I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle accelerated and then lost motive power.”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757401
  • Structure

    “The car is leaking from the third rear brake light (at the rear roof of the car). It appears the seals and possible clips/fasteners have failed and water is entering the car during rain or water immersion from the rear…”

    Filed 08/31/2022 · ODI 11482181

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2015 BMW 6 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 6 Series have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2015 BMW 6 Series. The most recent, 24V527000 (reported July 11, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 BMW 6 Series?

Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 BMW 6 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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