Model year
2012 BMW 6 Series
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints for the 2012 BMW 6 Series (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 21 complaints under 640I and 650I. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$4,850, 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
12V161000 · Apr 10, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN…
Complaints
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 640I | 2 | 1 |
| 650I | 2 | 20 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 640 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 BMW 640 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 BMW 650 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 BMW 650 XI 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 BMW 650 XI C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Convertible · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 650i Convertible · 4.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 650i Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 650i Coupe · 4.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 640i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 640i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 650i Coupe xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 650i Convertible xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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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 2012 BMW 6 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.