Most common 2007 BMW M6 problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW M6 complaints by model year
Best M6 years: 2015, 2017. Compare all years →
2007 BMW M6 recalls (1)
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable May have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 30, 2012.
What 2007 BMW M6 owners say
Steering
After taking my car to a body shop for some work to bed done (new carbon fiber hood installed and carbon fiber rear defuser), the car sat at the shop for 2 weeks before any work began. While sitting there, the battery died. When the shop charged it, the red electric steering lock fault came in the dash and it will not start. I did some online research and found that this is a very common problem with most BMW 2007 models. Some consumers have taken their cars to the dealership for the repair and the dealership would tell them they need to replace the entire steering column for the correct repair. Others have found that the computer causes this when the battery is drained and they only need to clear the fault using a OBD cable and software. Some other consumers have had to bypass the electric steering lock (or elv) and install an emulator to keep the computer from reading the fault. …
Steering wheel lock system failure warning. System warns that the electronic steering wheel lock has failed, and can neither lock or unlock. It also warned that the car May not start, but the warning happened after the car was running. There was a clicking coming from the wheel as I drove, but the wheel never locked while I was driving. I drove with the warning on because: 1) the wheel was not locked, and the vehicle was already running; 2) I was very far from home, at night, in an unfriendly neighborhood. When I got home I looked up the issue, and found that it is an extremely common failure on BMW vehicles.
2007 BMW M6 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 10-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 11 / 17 / 13 |
| 5.0L 10-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 11 / 17 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 BMW M6 a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 M6 rates average: 2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the M6 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW M6?
The steering — 3 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and body & structure (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW M6 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 BMW M6, the most recent from March 26, 2012 (cables). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW M6?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015 and 2017. See the full BMW M6 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 BMW M6 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 28,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.