Model year guide

2012 BMW M6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 BMW M6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2012 BMW M6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 BMW M6 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

2012 BMW M6 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 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

Manufacturer service bulletins 18

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. Showing the 10 most recent of 18.

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

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

Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023

Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:

Bulletin B340414 · Service Brakes · Jul 2018

CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.

Bulletin B840214 · Equipment · Jul 2018

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

Bulletin B650709 · Equipment · Jun 2018

MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.

Bulletin B520318 · Seats · Jun 2018

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

Bulletin B650709 · Equipment · May 2018

HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:

Bulletin B840818 · Electrical System · May 2018

NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displayed; or

Bulletin B651117 · Equipment · May 2018

Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.

Bulletin B840314 · Equipment · Jan 2018

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

2012 BMW M6 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl 552 hp

2012 BMW M6 vehicles on record

Other BMW M6 model years

2012 BMW M6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW M6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 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.