- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2013 BMW M6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 BMW M6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2017 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical M6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2013 BMW M6 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
Do not drive
- The problem
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
- The risk
- Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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No complaints about the 2013 BMW M6 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW M6: every year compared
All M6 years2013 BMW M6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW M6 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2013 BMW 328I Xdrive | 316 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 328I | 289 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 335I | 65 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 335I Xdrive | 65 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 128I | 39 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 335IS | 25 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 135I | 15 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 135IS | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 BMW M6
Does the 2013 BMW M6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 BMW M6: inflator module (August 2017); engine (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2013 BMW M6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 BMW M6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical BMW M6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2013 BMW M6 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data