Model year
2016 BMW 6 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 Series for 2016. Under the matched names 640I and 650I, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 640I are STRUCTURE:BODY (1), VISIBILITY/WIPER (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 18–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$4,550, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640I | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 650I | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for 640I
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for 640I
1 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.
Investigations for 640I
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 640i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 650i xDrive Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 640i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 650i Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 650i Convertible · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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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 2016 BMW 6 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.