2007 BMW M6: common problems and reliability

The 2007 BMW M6 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are steering and air bags. 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 2007 model year

7
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 BMW M6 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

steering
3
air bags
2
fuel/propulsion system
1
structure
1

Recalls affecting the 2007 M6

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…

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.

Other M6 model years

2014 M62006 M6
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