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2016 BMW M6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 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
4
Latest campaign
Feb 19, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting1Feb 19, 2020
20V094000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 19, 2020Latest campaign
Feb 19, 202020V094000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

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, increasing the…

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V094000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V094000 · Feb 19, 2020
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).

Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Seats375010
Structure250010
Air bags250000
Electrical system250010
Suspension125000
Engine125000
Seat belts125000

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.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “I purchased my BMW 2016 in October of 2024. The BMW had 109,000 when I purchased it.”

    Filed 03/31/2025 · ODI 11651661
  • Air bags

    “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…”

    Filed 10/07/2024 · ODI 11618606
  • Electrical system

    “Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,”

    Filed 09/22/2024 · ODI 11615844

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2016 BMW M6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 BMW M6 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 BMW M6. The most recent, 20V094000 (reported February 19, 2020), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 BMW M6?

Seats is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (75%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 BMW M6?

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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