NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 BMW M6 Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 BMW M6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 BMW M6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 BMW M6 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW M6, describing incidents dated August 12, 2020 to November 4, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Engine 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11440055 · Filed
The contact owns a 2013 BMW M6. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and…
ODI #11412770 · Filed
HELLO, I BOUGHT A USED 2013 BMW M6 WITH ABOUT 77K MILES ON IT FROM DCH MONTCLAIR ACURA IN NJ, AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT THE CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS AND I TRIED TO RETURN IT TO THEM A FEW TIMES BUT THEY JUST BRUSHED ME OFF AND CURRENTLY MY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE LAST YEAR…
Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator
NHTSA #17V495000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported August 8, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 6,785 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 6, 2017 · Vehicles built May 14, 2012 – July 25, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine oil pump failure
NHTSA #12V475000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2012 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 696 vehicles
Owners notified November 30, 2012 · Vehicles built July 19, 2012 – September 11, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
Safety consequence
Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW M6 model years
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