The most-reported M6 run is WBS6E9C55GG (2016 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 18% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for M6 model years 2007–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW M6 has 21 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 33% of every M6 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBS6E9C55GG•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WBS6E9C5XGG•••••• | 2016 | — | 1 | |
| WBS6C9C53ED•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| WBS6E9C50JG•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| WBAEE1410J2•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| WBSEH934X6B•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| WBSEH93456B•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| WBSEK93507C•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| WBSEK93587C•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| WBSEH935X7B•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| WBSEH93567B•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| WBSEH93598C•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
Each of the other 9 M6 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 12 M6 VINs so far, most often 2007, 2017, 2014 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the BMW M6 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2014 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | — | |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2014 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything BMW M6 owners report: Electrical System, 7 of 24 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Structure | — | 1 | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Seats | — | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the BMW M6; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 20V094000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 2014–2019 |
| 12V126000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables | 2007–2010 |
| 16V914000 | Air Bags | 2017 |
| 16V540000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2015 |
| 17V495000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2013 |
| 12V475000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 2013 |
20V094000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2014: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | BMW M6 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 24 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (4.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
You know what it is. Find out what it's worth.
- Exact value for this VIN, adjusted for mileage
- The original window sticker and factory options
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW M6 share of that is 24 complaints over 21 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW M6 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 24 NHTSA complaints from 21 M6 runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which M6 production run has the most complaints?
WBS6E9C55GG, a 2016 build, with 2 complaints. The typical M6 run has 1.1.
Which M6 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.
How many M6 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 24 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.