NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BMW M6 Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BMW M6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BMW M6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 BMW M6 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW M6, describing incidents dated May 2, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11659812 · Filed
Rear third brake light come loose, (I found all the nuts behind de leather of the car)causing the light to fall off. Also making the roof leak, water drain to the under seat, and the battery compartment, running thru the seat belt. This cause mold In the carpet under the rear seat and also in the…
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 November 3, 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.
Seat Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy
NHTSA #16V914000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,506 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 10, 2017 · Vehicles built September 27, 2016 – October 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW 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.
Safety consequence
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 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.
Other BMW M6 model years
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