2007 Bmw M6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Air Bags (2) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2012-03-26 · campaign 12V126000 · 367,682 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (53)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Equipment 2018-11-01 · B012417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action lawsuit settlement: 6 series (e64) convertible top function and operational issues. information bulletin provides the dcsnet claim submission information.
Service Brakes 2018-07-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles:
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-04-14 · Steering · 17,333 mi“steering wheel lock system failure warning. system warns that the electronic steering wheel lock has failed, and can neither lock or unlock. it also warned that the car may not start, but the warning happened after the car was running. there was a clicking coming from the wheel as i drove, but the wheel never locked while i was driving. i drove wit…”
2015-12-31 · Steering · 27,000 mi“after taking my car to a body shop for some work to bed done (new carbon fiber hood installed and carbon fiber rear defuser), the car sat at the shop for 2 weeks before any work began. while sitting there, the battery died. when the shop charged it, the red electric steering lock fault came in the dash and it will not start. i did some online resea…”
2015-12-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“just a few short months after being paid-off and the warranty expiring due to "time" our pristine m6 with just over 22,000 miles required the replacement of both throttle body actuators. we were informed of this "need" while the car was in fpr a "steering" position sensor repair. we had noticed zero performance deficiency prior to this $7000.00 rep…”
2015-11-18 · Air Bags · 50,000 mi“car has 50k miles, and suffered premature airbag seat mat sensor failure (same design & manufacturer as other bmw's which were subject to recall of 200k units over this sensor). airbag and srs fault lights are on, and airbag is inoperative. bmw declined to cover replacement, stating the recall doesn't cover this vehicle. however, the vehicle uses t…”
2012-04-24 · Steering · 27,600 mi“electric steering lock indicator light appears and states that if engine turned off it may not restart. so far it has always restarted. the dealer indicated that it may be due to needing a battery replacement, which could cause mixed signals being sent to computer. we replaced the battery, and the light didn't turn on for a couple of days, but now …”
2010-11-09 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i have decided to contact you after reading the article on bmw recalling vehicles with defects. the reason is that its been 3 years that we are trying to get any reply ( in vain) from bmw group and bmw representative office here in georgia/tbilisi re: the bmw car that we have purchased back in 2007 model 650 ci. it was advertised as one of the mos…”
2009-03-03 · Structure“this is a 2007 bmw m6 convertible. the door windows drop 1/2" when the doors are opened and they raise up 1/2" when the doors are closed in order to keep noise down. i live in new york. when the car is damp or wet from rain or snow and the temperature drops below freezing, the windows do not drop when the door is opened. hence, when you go to c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.