2016 BMW M6 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 BMW M6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,728 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20V094000 2020-02-19 2,728 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

Complaints by component

SEATS
3
1fires
AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1fires
ENGINE
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

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

“I purchased my bmw 2016 in october of 2024. The bmw had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to dallas, texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from dodge bluebonnet motors, 547 s. Sequin ave, new…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2024-10-14

“I purchased my bmw 2016 in october of 2024. The bmw had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to dallas, texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from dodge bluebonnet motors, 547 s. Sequin ave, new…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-10-14

“I purchased my bmw 2016 in october of 2024. The bmw had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to dallas, texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from dodge bluebonnet motors, 547 s. Sequin ave, new…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2024-10-14

“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 issue ðÿ™�ðÿ™�ðÿ™� god bleess”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-09-27

“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 issue ðÿ™�ðÿ™�ðÿ™� god bleess”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2024-09-27

“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 issue ðÿ™�ðÿ™�ðÿ™� god bleess”

SEATS · reported 2024-09-27

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

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-09-22

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-22
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 2016 BMW M6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.