BMW

M6

Subcompact Cars · model years 2010 to 2019

Includes M6, M6 Convertible, M6 Coupe and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2012. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1; recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the BMW M6
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	13	500	$5,950	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	1Gas	16	553	$4,800	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	6Gas	16.5	553	$4,675	2	2	ENGINE 50%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25%
complaints: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	6Gas	16.5	553	$4,675	1	5	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, ENGINE 20%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20%
complaints: 5, about 5x this model's typical 1 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	6Gas	16.5	553	$4,675	2	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	6Gas	16.5	553	$4,675	1	4	SEATS 25%, AIR BAGS 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%
complaints: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	6Gas	16.5	553	$4,675	2	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 50%, STRUCTURE 50%
complaints: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	16.5	553	$4,675	1	1	STEERING 33%, SUSPENSION 33%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 33%
complaints: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	16.5	no data	$4,675	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 13 to 2019: 16.5

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2019: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the BMW M6 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.