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2018 BMW M6 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 BMW M6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2018 BMW M6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 BMW M6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW M6, describing incidents dated November 29, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint
  • Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11713104 · Filed

    My 2018 BMW M6 which cost me almost $90,000 suddenly lost its suspension balance and height. Driving got bouncy, axles lost balance, driving turned hazardous. It was diagnosed that , The Virtual Dynamics Management module was fried and defected. The replacement cost $2,571.40 which Irvine California…

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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.

Other BMW M6 model years

Check your 2018 BMW M6 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW M6 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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