2017 BMW M6: common problems and reliability
An average M6 year.
1 owner complaint, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 M6?The 2017 BMW M6 has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 BMW M6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other M6 years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the M6?
Across the 8 M6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2018) to 7 (2007). With 1 complaints, the 2017 M6 sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 M6
exterior lighting:brake lights
Campaign 20V094000BMW 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.
air bags
Campaign 16V914000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is deeply polarized and highly conditional.
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 $19,500–$28,997 across 2006 to 2019 model years.
Other M6 model years
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