VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
BMW M62006–2018
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a BMW M6
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
BMW M6 Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 12 complaints
Top issue: SEATS
1 recall · 3 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall · 3 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
BMW M6 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 77 | 92 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 97 | 70 | 88 | Good |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 | — | — | 97 | 63 | 85 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 56 | 85 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 99 | 50 | 82 | Good |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 96 | 45 | 78 | Caution |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 41 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 97 | 38 | 76 | Good |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 97 | 38 | 76 | Good |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 96 | 38 | 76 | Caution |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 96 | 38 | 76 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 99 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known BMW M6 Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the M6 compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2018 (Buyer Score 92).
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 88).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year M6 to buy?+
The 2017 BMW M6 scores highest on our Buyer Score (88/100) — combining a reliability score of 97/100 with a value score of 70/100. It has 1 recall and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which M6 years have the most problems?+
The 2016, 2008, 2013 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2016 M6 leads with 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common M6 problems?+
The most frequently reported BMW M6 issues involve: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, STRUCTURE:BODY, SEATS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.