Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 BMW 6 Series
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 BMW 6 Series has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V126000 BATTERY CABLE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V446000 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V178000 ODS/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 BMW 6 Series earns an average rating due to its minor recall history and few owner complaints. Notable issues include the electrical system and brake vacuum pump. Despite these, complaints are relatively low, suggesting moderate reliability over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| battery cable | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| brake booster | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| vacuum pump | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant change every 4 years
- Drive belt inspection every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system warning lights
- Reduced braking performance
- Unusual engine noise
- Battery warning light
- Stiff brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 BMW 6 Series at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.