Model year 2015 · BMW

2015 BMW 6 Series / M6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW 6 Series / M6. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2024. 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 2015 BMW 6 Series / M6, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V527000	July 11, 2024	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
20V094000	February 19, 2020	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
16V540000	July 19, 2016	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

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

Recall records

NHTSA 24V527000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: July 11, 2024
Owner notification: September 6, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,145 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 640I, 650I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V527000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 16V540000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: July 19, 2016
Owner notification: September 9, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 956 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW 6 Series / M6: September 3, 2014 – December 4, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: M6

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.

Safety risk

Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. 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 16V540000, 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: July 11, 2024.