Model year
2006 BMW 6 Series
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2006 BMW 6 Series (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 21 complaints under 645CI and 650I. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (2), AIR BAGS (1), EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 3 complaints
- 2005 7 complaints
- 2006 5 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2012 2 complaints
- 2013 22 complaints
- 2014 13 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 1 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 11 complaints
- 2019 4 complaints
Recalls
12V126000 · Mar 26, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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,…
10V446000 · Oct 1, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
06V277000 · Jul 26, 2006
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
06V187000 · May 30, 2006
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUTS WHICH SECURE THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT TO THE FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME THE NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND THE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT COULD BE DAMAGED.
05V504000 · Nov 1, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 645CI | 0 | 1 |
| 650I | 1 | 20 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA08001 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION · AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | Jan 4, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650ci · 4.8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| 650ci · 4.8L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 650ci · 4.8L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| 650ci Convertible · 4.8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| 650ci Convertible · 4.8L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 650ci Convertible · 4.8L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 BMW 6 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.