2008 BMW M6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BMW M6
The 2008 BMW M6 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 BMW M6
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 BMW M6, potentially affecting up to 367,682 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 BMW M6
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW M6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY TIRES BLOCK PANEL SHOW TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC PROBLEMS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS SWITCH BATTERY EVERY SIX MONTHS. *TR
CAR STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY TIRES BLOCK PANEL SHOW TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC PROBLEMS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS SWITCH BATTERY EVERY SIX MONTHS. *TR
CAR STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY TIRES BLOCK PANEL SHOW TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC PROBLEMS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS SWITCH BATTERY EVERY SIX MONTHS. *TR
DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER WOULDN'T SHIFT AND THEN ALL WHEELS LOCKED AND VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE IS HAS A ELECTRICAL CHARGE WHICH SHOCKS YOU WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER WOULDN'T SHIFT AND THEN ALL WHEELS LOCKED AND VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE IS HAS A ELECTRICAL CHARGE WHICH SHOCKS YOU WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 BMW M6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BMW M6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BMW M6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 BMW M6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M6
- 2006 BMW M6 — 2 complaints
- 2007 BMW M6 — 7 complaints
- 2008 BMW M6 (current)
- 2009 BMW M6 — 0 complaints
- 2010 BMW M6 — 0 complaints
- 2013 BMW M6 — 4 complaints