Avoid: 2007 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2018 (few owner reports)
8 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 8 model years, the BMW M6 has 29 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system. 2007 drew the most complaints (7), 2018 the fewest (1).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for BMW M6 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $19,500–$28,997.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2007 (7 complaints). Lowest: 2018 (1).
Sentiment is deeply polarized and highly conditional.
Considered a critical, well-documented flaw requiring preventative replacement; catastrophic engine failure risk.
Prone to major failures, expensive repairs, and criticized for poor drivability in daily use.
Another common and expensive fault with the S85 engine.
Described as demanding the upkeep of a "$100,000 car" when new; parts and specialist labor are very expensive.
Despite low mileage, 15-20 year old cars suffer from perished bushings, worn suspension components, and other age-related failures requiring comprehensive refurbishment.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M6. Individual model years are broken down above.
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