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2013 BMW M6

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #12V475000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The oil pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. It's driven by a shaft that's connected to the pump's rotor, but in certain 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible models, this connection was made incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shaft comes loose, your engine could lose oil pressure and suddenly shut down while you're driving, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty oil pump with a new one, free of charge, as soon as you get the recall notice. This repair is completely free to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V495000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your driver's seat is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. In some 2012-2013 BMW X3 and M6 models, the air bag's metal housing might not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy properly in a crash, the metal housing could break loose and hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a safe, properly attached one – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Other BMW M6 Years

2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall

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