2016 Bmw M6
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Bmw M6 has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is seats/restraints problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the car caught on fire, starting in the roof. i suspect the cause was electrical. from the time smoke started coming from the headliner/windshield until it was fully engulfed was only about 5 minutes. my girlfriend and i were lucky to get out alive. we were at a traffic light, operating the vehicle . ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.
12
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
4 complaints- • THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- • Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,
- • My 2016 m6 bmw gran coupe, as if Sep. 27. 2024 I have passengers restrain and airbag malfunction , so many bmw owner's complain about this issue in the pass, it’s dangerous in case of an accident, please help with this issue 🙏🙏🙏 god bleess
“THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
2 complaints- • THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- • I purchased my BMW 2016 in October of 2024. The BMW had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to Dallas, Texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from Dodge Bluebonnet Motors, 547 S. Sequin Ave, New Braun
“THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
2 complaints- • THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE
- • Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,
“THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
2 complaints- • Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,
- • My 2016 m6 bmw gran coupe, as if Sep. 27. 2024 I have passengers restrain and airbag malfunction , so many bmw owner's complain about this issue in the pass, it’s dangerous in case of an accident, please help with this issue 🙏🙏🙏 god bleess
“Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • I purchased my BMW 2016 in October of 2024. The BMW had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to Dallas, Texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from Dodge Bluebonnet Motors, 547 S. Sequin Ave, New Braun
“I purchased my BMW 2016 in October of 2024. The BMW had 109,000 when I purchased it. It now has 112,000, I drove it twice to Dallas, Texas and only occasionally on the weekends, but has been garage kept most of the time since I purchased it from Dodge Bluebonnet Motors, 547 S. Sequin Ave, New Braun”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 12 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, STARTING IN THE ROOF. I SUSPECT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL. FROM THE TIME SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HEADLINER/WINDSHIELD UNTIL IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES. MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE. WE WERE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: Passenger side have no power and passenger restraint failed,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw M6 — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 3
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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