2010 BMW 6 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
The 2010 BMW 6 SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES, potentially affecting up to 566,034 vehicles.
Recall 12V126000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 367,682 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT...
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 10V446000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 198,352 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B068624 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Socket Housing Return
B067824 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Plastic Fuel Tank Return
SIB-51-17-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
BMW: THE BOLT, THAT SECURES THE TAILGATE STRUT, IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION DUE TO CORROSION COATING PROTECTION FAILING TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. MODEL 2010-2013 F25. *PE
SIB-12-10-13 — ENGINE
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE MAY GO INTO FAILSAFE PROGRAM WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES DUE TO UNFAVORABLE DME SOFTWARE. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, F13, F12. *PE
SIB-61-02-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. UPDATED 11/2/12. *PE
SIB-32-01-12 — STEERING
BMW: INFORMATION REGARDING ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS FOR ROOT CAUSES OF STEERING SYSTEMS WEAKNESSES. *PE
SIB-17-03-10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
BMW: THERE IS AN INTERNAL DEFECT WITH THE ELECTRIC FAN AND IT MAY NOT RUN IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *RM UPDATED 5/16/11. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 6 SERIES
- 2005 BMW 6 SERIES — 10 complaints
- 2006 BMW 6 SERIES — 8 complaints
- 2007 BMW 6 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2008 BMW 6 SERIES — 11 complaints
- 2009 BMW 6 SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2010 BMW 6 SERIES (current)
- 2011 BMW 6 SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2012 BMW 6 SERIES — 3 complaints