The 2015 BMW 6 Series is associated with 8 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Wheels & Hubs, accounting for 3 reports (38% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 13 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 8 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Wheels & Hubs (3 / 38%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 19–25 MPG (13 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–25MPG
13 EPA certified variants (3l 6-cyl and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
8
8 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 BMW 6 Series?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
640i Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
640i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
640i Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
640i xDrive Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
640i xDrive Convertible 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 BMW 6 Series?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2015 BMW 6 Series.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 BMW 6 Series models.
View complete 2015 BMW 6 Series crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 BMW 6 Series?

Summary of 8 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
8
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Wheels & Hubs 3 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 1 complaint (1 crash)
Engine & Cooling 1 complaint
Powertrain 1 complaint
Structure & Body 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 BMW 6 Series problems & component breakdown (6 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 BMW 6 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V527000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2015 BMW 6 Series recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.