The 2012 BMW 6 Series has 27 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 BMW 6 Series vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 6 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 44 (2013). With 27 complaints, the 2012 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 16V746000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 …
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 14V176000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Cou…
engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 18V248000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, Ac…
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 6 Series. See the full 6 Series owner picture and every model year.
Used 6 Series listings typically run $15,123–$23,580 across 2005 to 2019 model years.
Compare every 6 Series year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.