NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 BMW M6 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 BMW M6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2015 BMW M6. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW M6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Third Brake Light May Loosen and Detach
NHTSA #20V094000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported February 19, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,728 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 17, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. 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.
Inadequately Welded Driveshaft may Fracture
NHTSA #16V540000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported July 19, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 956 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 9, 2016 · Vehicles built September 3, 2014 – December 4, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
Safety consequence
Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. 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.
Other BMW M6 model years
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