2007 BMW 6 Series: common problems and reliability

The 2007 BMW 6 Series has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

24
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 BMW 6 Series vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the 6 Series?

Across the 8 6 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 44 (2013). With 24 complaints, the 2007 6 Series sits about the same asthe model's median of 24.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
7
air bags
5
seat belts
3
steering
3
service brakes
3

Recalls affecting the 2007 6 Series

electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

Campaign 12V126000

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HA

service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

Campaign 10V446000

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. The 6 Series is widely admired for its styling, described as "sexy" and "beautiful," and is considered a desirable, emotional purchase.

  • High maintenance and repair costs: very frequent.
  • V8 engine reliability concerns (N63): oil leaks, cooling system failures, requiring tows. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 6 Series. See the full 6 Series owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used 6 Series listings typically run $15,123–$23,580 across 2005 to 2019 model years.

Other 6 Series model years

Compare every 6 Series year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

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