The 2016 BMW 6 Series has 1 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER, accounting for 1 reports (100% 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 18 to 24 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 / 100%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–24 MPG (13 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 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) | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| 640i Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / 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 Gran Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 30 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 | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 25 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) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 BMW 6 Series?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C AWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR AWD | — | ||||
| 2 DR AWD | — | ||||
| C RWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR RWD | — | ||||
| 2 DR RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 BMW 6 Series models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 BMW 6 Series?
Summary of 1 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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 2016 BMW 6 Series problems & component breakdown (1 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 BMW 6 Series?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 6 Series.
View all 2016 BMW 6 Series recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →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.
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