The 2016 BMW M6 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 AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS, accounting for 1 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 4.4l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 17 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: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS (1 / 25%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 16–17 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
16–17MPG
6 EPA certified variants (4.4l 8-cyl powertrain 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 2016 BMW M6?

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
M6 Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
M6 Convertible 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
M6 Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
M6 Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
M6 Convertible 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
M6 Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / 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 2016 BMW M6?

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 RWD —
4 DR RWD —
2 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 BMW M6 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 BMW M6?

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

Total Complaints
4
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS 1 complaint
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE 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 2016 BMW M6 problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 BMW M6?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V094000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2016 BMW M6 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.