Model year guide

1987 BMW M6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 BMW M6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 BMW M6 — representative photo
Representative photo

1987 BMW M6 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 BMW M6 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 BMW M6.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE Closed

NHTSA #EA90002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Oct 1989 · closed Oct 1990

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 3

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023

BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM

Bulletin SIB-33-01-02 · Suspension · Jul 2011

S85 ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND OIL SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK

Bulletin 110106 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2006

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M6. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1987 BMW M6 vehicles on record

Other BMW M6 model years

1987 BMW M6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 BMW M6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1987 BMW M6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.