2010 BMW 6 Series

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2010 BMW 6 Series. Newest first.

• Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

  Mar 26, 2012NHTSA 12V126000367,682 vehicles

  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. as it loosens, an increase…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle IS not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

  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. owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

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• Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

  Oct 1, 2010NHTSA 10V446000198,352 vehicles

  BMW IS recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11009577Plastic Fuel Tank Return
• 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
• 10057568BMW: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25.
• 10057341BMW: malfunction warning light for engine IS illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
• 10056099BMW: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
• 10054591BMW: the bolt, that secures the tailgate strut, IS showing signs of corrosion due to corrosion coating protection failing to meet specifications. Model 2010-2013 F25.
• 10052367BMW: software error causing the parking assistant system to malfunction. Models 2010-2013 F10, 10H, 12, 13.
• 10052365BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, ABS and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84.
• 10052363BMW: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, ABS and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2009-2012 F30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25, E70, 71, 84. No model years listed.
• 10052359BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. No model years listed.
• 10052357BMW: on some vehicles, engine may go into failsafe program when vehicle accelerates due to unfavorable dme software. Models 2010-2013 F10, F13, F12.
• 10052012BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This IS causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
• 10045283BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp IS illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. Updated 10/31/12. Models 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. Updated 4/18/2013. Updated 05/13/2013 updated 5/19/15.
• 10045282BMW: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil IS consumed above specifications. Updated 1/11/13.
• 10044288BMW: the engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems. Models 2010-2011 F07, 10, 12, 13. Updated 1/18/13. Updated on 4/18/2013. Updated 7/10/13.
• 10043862BMW: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. Models 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. Updated 11/2/12.
• 10043744BMW: information regarding enhanced technical support process for root causes of steering systems weaknesses.
• 10043712BMW: seat height and seat rail mechanism may not be properly installed by bolted connection, which causes noise from front seat area.
• 10042470BMW: when driving off or during a load reversal, a clicking noise IS heard from the rear axle.
• 10041407BMW: service engine soon light IS on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. Updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10040853BMW: a grinding noise IS coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect IS created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
• 10040845BMW: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. Updated 7/09/13. Updated 9/25/15.
• 10040045BMW: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
• 10039767BMW: a process has been created to identify causes of customer complaints related to the tank ventilation valve. Updated 4/24/12.
• 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10037071The transmission warning light IS on and the vehicle will not move forward or backwards. Engine speed only increases while in neutral or park. Updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10037050BMW: operating description of the passenger airbag status light.
• 10037047BMW: there IS an internal defect with the electric fan and it may not run in certain conditions. Updated 5/16/11.
• 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10035009BMW vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, check filler cap message, etc.). This process can help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause been determined. No model years listed. Updated 8/3/11. Updated 8/10/11. Updated 4/24/12.
• 10034669BMW: N54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. Situation (1) service engine soon lamp IS illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) stored in dme control module. Do not follow the recommendation of the test plan to replace a complete set of the injectors. Situation (2) service engine soon lamp IS illuminated and a single, individual cylinder misfire fault IS store in the dme. Swap the affected injector with one from another bank. No models or model years are listed.

Every BMW 6 Series model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.