2014 BMW M6 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the M6 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2014 BMW M6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

5complaints
1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 BMW M6 problems

  • Engine & cooling~87,000 miles
    240%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~87,000 miles
    240%
  • Electrical system~87,000 miles
    240%
  • Lights
    240%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~55,000 miles
    120%
  • Body & structure~67,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW M6 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW M6. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best M6 years: 2015, 2017. Compare all years →

2014 BMW M6 recalls (1)

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

NHTSA recall 20V-094 · Feb 19, 2020 · 2,728 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced.

2014 BMW M6 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.4L 8-cyl turbo6-speed manualRWD15 / 22 / 17
4.4L 8-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchRWD14 / 20 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW M6 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 M6 rates few complaints: 1.7× 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 2014 BMW M6?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and electrical system (2).

How many recalls does the 2014 BMW M6 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2014 BMW M6, the most recent from February 19, 2020 (brake lights). 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 2014 BMW M6 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 67,000 miles; 0% 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.