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BMW Série 6 III (F12/F13/F06) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 4 versions affected: 4

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
640d 313Diesel · 313 hp 640d xDrive 313Diesel · 313 hp	Feu stop central : rappel d'ancrage (Gran Coupé)
640i 320Petrol · 320 hp 650i 450Petrol · 450 hp	Vanos des moteurs essence : rappel de vis Feu stop central : rappel d'ancrage (Gran Coupé)

Each campaign in detail

Vanos des moteurs essence : rappel de vis
Manufacturer recall
Un défaut de serrage de certaines vis de la distribution variable Vanos a donné lieu à un rappel de quelques dizaines de Série 6 en juin 2014, sur les versions essence.
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
640i 320, 650i 450
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité BMW Série 6 (2011-2017) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
Feu stop central : rappel d'ancrage (Gran Coupé)
Manufacturer recall
Un problème d'ancrage peut entraîner la chute du feu stop central. Le rappel de mars 2020 concerne les Gran Coupé fabriquées entre 2012 et 2018.
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
640d 313, 640d xDrive 313, 640i 320, 650i 450
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité BMW Série 6 Gran Coupé (2011-2017) — Fiches-auto (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
Audi A5 I	3	4	3.5/5
Audi A7 I	3	2	4.0/5
BMW Série 5 VII (G30/G31)	3	3	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 6 III (F12/F13/F06) had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the BMW Série 6 III (F12/F13/F06): Vanos des moteurs essence : rappel de vis ; Feu stop central : rappel d'ancrage (Gran Coupé).

Which versions of the BMW Série 6 III (F12/F13/F06) 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 III (F12/F13/F06)?

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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