The 2006 BMW M6 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and steering. Owners most often flag rod bearing failures in the s85 v10 engine — considered a critical, well-documented flaw requiring preventative replacement; catastrophic engine failure risk. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
7
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 BMW M6 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
engine and engine cooling
2
steering
1
power train
1
suspension
1
service brakes
1
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is deeply polarized and highly conditional. The vehicle is universally revered for its high-revving 5.0L V10 (S85) engine, described as an "insanely fast" and "brilliant" powerplant above 5,000 RPM, offering a unique and thrilling driving experience
Rod bearing failures in the S85 V10 engine — considered a critical, well-documented flaw requiring preventative replacement; catastrophic engine failure risk. Frequency: very frequent.
SMG III transmission reliability — prone to major failures, expensive repairs, and criticized for poor drivability in daily use. Frequency: very frequent.
Throttle actuator failures — another common and expensive fault with the S85 engine. Frequency: very frequent.
Extremely high maintenance and repair costs — described as demanding the upkeep of a "$100,000 car" when new; parts and specialist labor are very expensive. Frequency: very frequent.
Differential whine — develops under load, even on lower-mileage examples. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M6.
Typical used price
Used M6 listings typically run $24,896–$34,742 across 2006 to 2019 model years.