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BMW 6 Series
Model Overview
The BMW 6 Series is made for fans of the company's mid-size offerings but who want a flashier look than they get in the 5 Series sedan. There's a lot of variety here, both in terms of powertrains and body styles, with max practicality coming in four-door Gran Coupe and Gran Turismo variants. It's no stretch to call the 6 Series a dream car for fans of BMW's traditional blend of performance and all-round usefulness.
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dravenmoon
Comfort Supreme
November 23, 2017
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This BMW is state of the art in comfort, style and smooth ride. When we bought it, we were not sure if it was a statement of our status or my mid life crisis showing through. But I do not have a crisis so, the car is fun and cool to have.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-544
Recall date
2024-08-15
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
587,250
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Recall number
2024-402
Recall date
2024-07-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
32 84 24RC
Units Affected:
312
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.
Recall number
2020-066
Recall date
2020-02-19
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
63 81 20RC
Units Affected:
239
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain M6 Gran Coupe models, the center high-mounted stop lamp (third brake light) may not be properly attached. Over time, the lamp could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A stop lamp that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, it would reduce vehicle visibility for following road users.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and secure the high-mounted stop lamp. If the stop lamp has detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced.
Recall number
2019-480
Recall date
2019-10-01
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
66 82 19RC
Units Affected:
14,323
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.
Safety Risk:
Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.
Recall number
2018-497
Recall date
2018-09-13
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,313
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This condition would result in the illumination of the check engine warning lamp and an “engine malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-373.
Recall number
2018-195
Recall date
2018-04-19
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
3,739
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied. Additional note: This is an expansion of recalls 2011-376 and 2012-008.
Recall number
2017-388
Recall date
2017-08-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
886
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the housing of the driver's frontal airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded during manufacturing and could separate from the base plate during an airbag deployment. If the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2016-461. Additional Note: For 6-Series vehicles, only 2012-2013 model year M6 Cabriolet's and 2013 model year M6 Coupe's are involved in this campaign.
Recall number
2017-269
Recall date
2017-05-19
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
33
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain M-Series vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. For some X5 M and X6 M vehicles, the tire and loading information label incorrectly states the vehicles were equipped with 20-inch tires, however the vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires. For some M6 Cabriolet and M6 Coupe vehicles, the tire and loading information label incorrectly states the vehicles were equipped with 19-inch tires, however the vehicle is equipped with 20-inch tires. Additionally, the label for the M6 Cabriolet and M6 Coupe vehicles incorrectly displays a value of 32psi (220 kPa), although it should display a value of 35psi (240kPa). Correction: Dealers will replace the Tire and Loading label.
Recall number
2016-632
Recall date
2016-12-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
485
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected airbag modules. Note: Depending on the vehicle in question, the front passenger, knee, side or curtain airbag modules may be affected.
Recall number
2016-505
Recall date
2016-10-13
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
16,663
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the wires going to the in-tank fuel pump may not have been crimped correctly. An incorrect crimp could increase the resistance of the circuit which could cause the contact pin to heat and melt the surrounding plastic. This could potentially cause the fuel pump to stop working causing the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Also, in a very rare case, a fuel leak combined with an external ignition source, could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module.
Recall number
2016-364
Recall date
2016-07-15
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
46
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain M5 and M6 series vehicles, the rear driveshaft may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing. Over time, this could result in the driveshaft potentially fracturing, which would result in a loss of propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and, if necessary, replace it.
Recall number
2015-343
Recall date
2015-07-30
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,966
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable connectors, which could lead to the inability to restart the engine following an engine shutdown by the start-stop (MSA) system, increasing the risk of crash causing injury in a traffic situation. On certain BMW models, the lubrication of some internal components within the steering rack may have been exposed to excessive water or salt which could result in higher than normal steering effort or steering binding, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, electrical wires and/or connectors in all affected vehicles may have been exposed to water or salt, which could lead to increased electrical system resistance, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Correction: Owners should contact their selling Retailer regarding this recall. Affected vehicles will be inspected. Some vehicles will be taken out of service immediately and owners will be provided with temporary transportation until a new replacement vehicle is available. All other vehicles are cleared of this safety concern and may continue to be driven until a new replacement vehicle is available. Due to potential concerns about long term vehicle quality, all affected vehicles will ultimately be removed from service.
Recall number
2013-238
Recall date
2013-07-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
15,294
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag ON/OFF lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Vehicles will receive special extended warranty coverage of 10 years from first registration. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the occupant detection mat replaced.
Recall number
2012-323
Recall date
2012-09-27
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
78
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
One certain M5, M6 cabriolet and M6 coupe, the oil pump drive shaft could separate from the oil pump rotor. This could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing severe engine damage, and the possibility of complete engine failure while driving. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine oil pump.
Recall number
2012-109
Recall date
2012-03-23
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
16,748
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the insulated bulkhead connector (used to join the two halves of the positive battery cable) may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. Over time, the bolt connection could loosen, which would increase electrical resistance. In addition, an incorrectly insulated bulkhead connector could allow humidity to accumulate at this location, causing current leakage. These issues could cause the cable connection to overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, secure the insulated bulkhead connector. In addition, protective grease will be added to the area and the plastic battery positive terminal cover will be replaced.
Recall number
2011-376
Recall date
2011-10-21
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
3,143
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied.
Recall number
2010-328
Recall date
2010-10-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
8,167
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of brake power assist could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster and master cylinder. Additionally, the brake vacuum line (including the check valve) will be replaced to eliminate the possibility of oil reaching the brake booster.
Recall number
2008-307
Recall date
2008-08-26
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
8,090
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive path and the system will recognize a failure and with exception of head protection system the front passenger air bag will be deactivated. The airbag On/Off lamp will be illuminated to make the occupants aware of the deactivation. Correction: The occupant detection mat will be granted a warranty extension of 10 years.
Recall number
2007-334
Recall date
2007-10-16
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,148
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain 550I, 650I cabriolet, 650I coupe, and X5 vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, operated in conditions of below-freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, may suffer an electrostatic discharge at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine's Electronic Control Unit (ECU) could be affected such that engine stalling could result. If the engine were to stall, this would result in a loss of power steering. Loss of power steering could lead to a condition in which vehicle handling and control were impaired. Correction: Dealers will install two additional ground cable between the fuel rails and the ground connection of the ignition coils.
Recall number
2007-129
Recall date
2007-04-25
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection system, which is calibrated to detect whether the seat is occupied by a small adult or certain ISOFIX child seats, may misinterpret a properly seated small adult as one of these specific child seats and deactivate the front passenger airbag. This deactivation would be indicated by the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" lamp being lit. A deactivated passenger airbag would not deploy during a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant susceptible to increased injuries. Correction: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection system.
Recall number
2006-134
Recall date
2006-06-07
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
912
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear shock lower bushings may not have been manufactured to specification (improper vulcanization of the bushing). Depending on vehicle operation and temperature conditions, this could lead to a loosening of the bushing within its housing. Over time, the bushing could continue to loosen and may eventually separate from its housing. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear strut assemblies.
Recall number
2005-327
Recall date
2005-10-26
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
32
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the guide plate of the automatic transmission's parking lock pawl subsystem may fail. This could cause the parking lock pawl not to engage, after placing the transmission in the PARK position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline of sufficient grade, and the parking brake was not engaged, the vehicle could roll away. Correction: Dealers will replace the guide plate.
Recall number
2004-246
Recall date
2004-07-15
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
355
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the digital engine management control unit was not produced according to specifications. As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. The vehicle may not be able to be restarted. Also, a loss of power steering and, after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assistance will occur. If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate. Steering and braking, while possible, would be difficult. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the digital engine management control unit.
Recall number
2004-196
Recall date
2004-06-11
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,005
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, the circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently omitted. As a result, it is possible that in a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate. If this happens, a small amount of fuel could leak and potentially ignite. Correction: Dealers will install a circular retention clip.
Recall number
2004-103
Recall date
2004-03-18
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
87
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
On certain 645CI cabriolet and 645CI coupe, the sun visor airbag warning label does not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208. These cars do not have advanced airbags but have the advanced airbag warning label from the 5-series. Consequently, they are missing the warning to "not to sit unnecessarily close to the airbag". Correction: Dealer will install new correct sun visor.
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