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2018 BMW 6 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 27, 201919V684000 | Back over prevention: sensing system cameraThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V684000
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| Jul 12, 201818V465000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V465000
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Owner complaints by component11
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | 18 |
| Air bags | 2 | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 9 |
| Power train | 1 | 9 |
| Structure | 1 | 9 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 9 |
| Engine | 1 | 9 |
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
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 640XI. The contact stated that while pulling up to a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the engine revved unexpectedly, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and…”
- Unknown or other
“I hear a crackling or a popping sound coming from the windshield area as I’m driving.”
- Air bags
“My BMW's passenger side airbag malfunction light randomly came on and will not turn off. When I went to the dealer, BMW quoted apprx. $3000 to replace the seat sensor mat which they said probably got wet?”
Other BMW 6 Series model years
- 20191 recall4 complaints
- 20182 recalls11 complaints
- 20151 recall9 complaints
- 20140 recalls13 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2018 3 Series7 recalls73 complaints
- 2018 X55 recalls73 complaints
- 2018 5 Series7 recalls111 complaints
- 2018 X311 recalls76 complaints
- 2018 7 Series3 recalls8 complaints
- 2018 X64 recalls4 complaints
- 2018 X14 recalls59 complaints
- 2018 4 Series1 recall43 complaints
- 2018 X41 recall11 complaints
- 2018 2 Series2 recalls7 complaints
- 2018 M53 recalls6 complaints
- 2018 i33 recalls14 complaints
2018 BMW 6 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW 6 Series have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW 6 Series. The most recent, 19V684000 (reported September 27, 2019), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 BMW 6 Series?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (18%). 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 2018 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.
Check a specific BMW by VIN
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