2015–2019 · 5 model years · 5 recalls

BMW 6 Series problems by year

We don't rate the BMW 6 Series yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (13). Owners complain most about body, glass & interior. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Body, glass & interior5
Wheels & tires4
Driver-assist & stability4
Electrical system4
Engine & cooling4
Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every BMW 6 Series year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 6 SeriesNot rated yet2123
2018 6 SeriesNot rated yet8223
2017 6 SeriesNot rated yet3124
2016 6 SeriesNot rated yet2024
2015 6 SeriesNot rated yet13125

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common BMW 6 Series problems?

Owners complain most about body, glass & interior, wheels & tires, driver-assist & stability.

Which BMW 6 Series year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.