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BMW Série 6 II (E63/E64) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 5

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
630i 258Petrol · 258 hp 630i 272Petrol · 272 hp 645i 333Petrol · 333 hp 650i 367Petrol · 367 hp 635d 286Diesel · 286 hp	Protection du câble de batterie : rappel de mars 2012

Each campaign in detail

Protection du câble de batterie : rappel de mars 2012
Manufacturer recall
Caradisiac signale qu'en mars 2012, sur une série de E63 et E64 des millésimes 2003 à 2009, le cache de protection du câble de batterie devait être contrôlé et changé si nécessaire.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
630i 258, 630i 272, 645i 333, 650i 367, 635d 286
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- BMW Série 6 E63/E64 : la fiche fiabilité express — Caradisiac (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Jaguar XK II	0	2	4.0/5
Audi A5 I	3	4	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 6 II (E63/E64) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the BMW Série 6 II (E63/E64): Protection du câble de batterie : rappel de mars 2012.

Which versions of the BMW Série 6 II (E63/E64) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used BMW Série 6 II (E63/E64)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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