2012 BMW 6 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 6 Series years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 6 Series. That ranks 5th out of 8 6 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,345 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 BMW 6 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 2,345 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 6 Series recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Risk: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bmw group issued voluntary recall no. 18v-248: electronic auxiliary water pump failure. Prior to receiving a recall notice by mail, my car's instrument panel registered the following message while driving and on cold startup: "engine temperature high, drive moderately..." . The temperature gauge…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. The contact was driving 70 mph, in a thunderstorm in the left lane of the interstate, when he noticed a bolt of lighting land just to the right of the interstate in the grass. 31 of 43 electrical modules failed immediately, including the engine, steering…
Other BMW 6 Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 6 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 6 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 6 Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 6 Series | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 6 Series | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 6 Series | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 6 Series | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 6 Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 6 Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW 6 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 6 Series model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.