Model year 2017 · BMW

2017 BMW 6 Series / M6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 6 Series / M6. The most recent was reported on February 19, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 640I, 650I, M6.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 6 Series / M6, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V094000	February 19, 2020	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
16V914000	December 20, 2016	Air Bags

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V094000

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Report received by NHTSA: February 19, 2020
Owner notification: April 17, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,728 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: M6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V094000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V914000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2016
Owner notification: February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,506 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 BMW 6 Series / M6: September 27, 2016 – October 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: 640I, 650I, M6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V914000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 20, 2020.