How many recalls does the 1988 BMW M6 have?

The 1988 BMW M6 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 BMW M6 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 BMW M6?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

1988 BMW M6 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 BMW M6. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While making a left turn onto an intersection and without warning driver's side air bag went off without physical contact with another vehicle. Driver went to the hospital the next day due to headaches. There were no fatalities to report at this time. The dealer was aware of the problem.*ak *ph *nlm”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2003-09-30

“The driver's side air bag deployed after hitting a pothole. Please describe. *ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 1996-09-29

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 BMW M6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.