Model year 2015 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars

2015 BMW 6 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 BMW 6 Series at 19–25 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–25

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 640I, 650I.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 BMW 6 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW 6 Series, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module

NHTSA 24V527000 Reported Jul 11, 2024
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
1,145 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 BMW 6 Series fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 BMW 6 Series EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
640i Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/30/24 mpg$3,400376
640i Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/31/25 mpg$3,300361
640i Gran Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/30/24 mpg$3,400376
640i xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/23 mpg$3,550385
640i xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/23 mpg$3,550385
640i xDrive Gran Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/23 mpg$3,550385
650i Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100441
650i Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100441
650i Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100441
650i xDrive Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350477
650i xDrive Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350461
650i xDrive Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350477
Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350477

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 BMW 6 Series crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 BMW 6 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 BMW 640I 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 640I 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 640I C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 640I Xdrive 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 640I Xdrive 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 640I Xdrive C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 650I 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 650I 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 650I C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 650I Xdrive 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 650XI 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 BMW 650XI C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 BMW 6 Series owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 6 Series, most recently on Sep 26, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 BMW 6 Series complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Wheels3
Electrical system2
Engine2
Engine and engine cooling1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Structure: Body1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW 6 Series model years

BMW 6 Series by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 6 Series20–23 mpg14—
2018 6 Series19–23 mpg211—
2017 6 Series18–24 mpg11—
2016 6 Series18–24 mpg01—

All BMW 6 Series years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 BMW models

2015 BMW 2 Series2015 BMW 3 Series2015 BMW 4 Series2015 BMW 5 Series2015 BMW 7 Series2015 BMW i32015 BMW i82015 BMW M2015 BMW X12015 BMW X32015 BMW X42015 BMW X52015 BMW X62015 BMW Z4

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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