2014 BMW M6: common problems and reliability

The 2014 BMW M6 has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and power train. 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 2014 model year

5
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 BMW M6 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

exterior lighting
2
power train
2
electrical system
2
engine
2
structure
1

Recalls affecting the 2014 M6

exterior lighting:brake lights

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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.

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…

  • 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.

Owner insights cover all generations of the M6. See the full M6 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used M6 listings typically run $24,896–$34,742 across 2006 to 2019 model years.

Other M6 model years

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