The 2019 BMW 6 Series is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Back Over Prevention / Camera, accounting for 1 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 23 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: 4 reports
  • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • Top Reported Defect Area: Back Over Prevention / Camera (1 / 25%)
  • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • EPA Efficiency: 20–23 MPG (6 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
20–23MPG
6 EPA certified variants (3l 6-cyl and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
4
4 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 2019 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 Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 / yr
640i xDrive Gran Turismo 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 / yr
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG $3,450 / yr
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG $3,600 / yr
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG $3,800 / yr
Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG $3,800 / 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 2019 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
4 DR AWD
GT 5 HB AWD
4 DR RWD
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 BMW 6 Series models.
View complete 2019 BMW 6 Series crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 BMW 6 Series?

Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
4
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
Powertrain 1 complaint
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint
Wheels & Hubs 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 2019 BMW 6 Series problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 BMW 6 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V684000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View all 2019 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.

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