Model year 2016 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
2016 BMW 6 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 BMW 6 Series at 18–24 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
18–24
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.
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.
2016 BMW 6 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 6 Series, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2016 BMW 6 Series in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/30/23 mpg | $3,550 | 378 |
| 640i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/30/24 mpg | $3,400 | 372 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/30/23 mpg | $3,550 | 378 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/29/23 mpg | $3,550 | 384 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/29/23 mpg | $3,550 | 384 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/29/23 mpg | $3,550 | 384 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17/25/20 mpg | $4,100 | 453 |
| 650i Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17/25/20 mpg | $4,100 | 453 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17/25/20 mpg | $4,100 | 453 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15/24/18 mpg | $4,550 | 484 |
| 650i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 16/24/19 mpg | $4,350 | 463 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15/24/18 mpg | $4,550 | 484 |
| Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15/24/18 mpg | $4,550 | 484 |
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.
2016 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 6 Series 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2016 BMW 6 Series 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2016 BMW 6 Series 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2016 BMW 6 Series 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2016 BMW 6 Series C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2016 BMW 6 Series C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
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.
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2016 BMW 6 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 6 Series, most recently on Nov 2, 2022. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Structure: Body | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 6 Series | 20–23 mpg | 1 | 4 | — |
| 2018 6 Series | 19–23 mpg | 2 | 11 | — |
| 2017 6 Series | 18–24 mpg | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2015 6 Series | 19–25 mpg | 1 | 9 | — |
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Other 2016 BMW models
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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