BMW · 6 Series · 2010
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2010 BMW 6 Series has 2 recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2010 BMW 6 Series page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 2 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
Remedy Status
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Remedy Status
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with the engine malfunction message displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the V...
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Valve stem seal issue. Car burns excessive oil. More than a quart every several 100 miles. The issue seems to be consistent across this engine model number N62. My vin number is [XXX] and as a multiple BMW owner, I think BMW should recall and fix all BMWs with these issues that a...
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THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2010 650I BMW THE RECALL NUMBER IS 10V4466000 FOR THE BRAKE VACUMM PUMP LEAKING OIL AND UPON SPEAKING WITH SOMEONE AT THE BMW 800 NUMBER THEY INDICATED THAT THIS ISSUE WAS VIN NUMBER SPECIFIC. MY ARGUMENT AGAINST THIS ISSUE IS THAT IF IT WAS A VIN SPECIFI...
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WARNING LIGHT "PASSENGER RESTRAINING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". VERY SERIOUS FAILURE AND DIRECT IMPACT TO PASSENGER SAFETY. SANTA MONICA BMW REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT IT WITHOUT CHARGING $330 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. REFUSED TO REPAIR. REFUSED TO WORK WITH 3RD PARTY EXTENDED WARRANTY INSURER....
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SUFFERED SUDDEN ENGINE STALL IN AN EXPRESSWAY WITH NO APPARENT EXPLANATION OR REASON LAST MONTH. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER AND AFTER LIMPING TO A SAFE PLACE AND TURNING THE MOTOR OFF, RESTING FOR A WHILE, IT RE...
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View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2010 BMW models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2010 BMW 6 Series has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2010 BMW 6 Series.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2010 BMW 6 Series.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2010 BMW 6 Series are engine (2 reports), engine and engine cooling (1 reports), unknown or other,engine (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2010 BMW 6 Series. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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