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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 19 of 22 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports4 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
22 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 25, 2010
Air BagsCrashInjury
AS A RESULT OF THE CAR ACCIDENT THE DRIVER OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE PASSENGER PASSED AWAY, BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN. THE POLICE REPORT AND THE INDEPENDENT EXPERTS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE BMW M6 MODEL CARS HAVE FACTORY DEFECT AND THE AIRBAGS IN MOST OF THE CASES DO NOT OPEN. WE HAVE ADDRESSED THE BMW GROUP …
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AS A RESULT OF THE CAR ACCIDENT THE DRIVER OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE PASSENGER PASSED AWAY, BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN. THE POLICE REPORT AND THE INDEPENDENT EXPERTS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE BMW M6 MODEL CARS HAVE FACTORY DEFECT AND THE AIRBAGS IN MOST OF THE CASES DO NOT OPEN. WE HAVE ADDRESSED THE BMW GROUP AS WELL AS BMW DEALER COMPANY, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, BUT THEY SIMPLY IGNORE OUR INQUERY. PLEASE ADVISE WHO CAN WE CONTACT IN THIS CASE. THANKS YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10367827
3,850 miles · Oct 15, 2007
Wheels
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: SEVAS S-10 SHOULD NOT BE TARGETED/MARKETED TO BMW 6 OR 7 SERIES DRIVERS. A 3RD CASE OF KNOWN WHEEL FAILURE OCCURED ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2007 IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED/PROVEN THAT THIS IS A LOW QUALITY WHEEL. DESPITE 3 (1 MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO WHEEL FAILURE) KNOWN CASES OF THESE WHEEL BREAKING ON BMW 6 & 7 SER…
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: SEVAS S-10 SHOULD NOT BE TARGETED/MARKETED TO BMW 6 OR 7 SERIES DRIVERS. A 3RD CASE OF KNOWN WHEEL FAILURE OCCURED ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2007 IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED/PROVEN THAT THIS IS A LOW QUALITY WHEEL. DESPITE 3 (1 MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO WHEEL FAILURE) KNOWN CASES OF THESE WHEEL BREAKING ON BMW 6 & 7 SERIES OWNERS, OTHER USERS COMPLAIN OF VIBRATION PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AS WELL AS STEERING WHEELS RATTLING. THESE WERE MY INITIAL EXPERIENCES WHEN THE WHEELS WERE FIRST INSTALLED. THE WHEELS WERE REBALANCED 3 TIMES AND HUB CENTRIC RINGS WERE INSTALLED, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT FIX ANYTHING. IN RESULT, IT LED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT WHEEL TO SPLIT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING 10MPH IN HOLLYWOOD, CA ON OCTOBER 9TH, 2007. MR. SCOTT GIBSON, THE PRESIDENT OF SEVAS RECOMMENDS USING HUB CENTRIC RINGS TO ELIMINATE VIBRATION AND POOR RIDE QUALITY, MEANING HE HAS PRIOR KNOWLEDGE THAT THESE WHEELS ARE NOT A PERFECT FIT FOR THE 6 & 7 SERIES AND RIDE QUALITY PROBLEMS EXIST. I BELIEVE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND REMOVE THESE WHEELS OFF THE MARKET BEFORE ANY OTHER FATAL ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED DUE TO WHEEL FAILURE. IN MY CASE, I HAVE MADE A SIMPLE REQUEST TO MR. GIBSON AND ASKED HIM TO REIMBURSE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (4) SEVAS S-10 22" WHEELS, (2) PIRELLI REAR AND FRONT DRIVER-SIDE DAMAGED TIRES, & MISC EXPENSES DUE TO WHEEL FAILURE. IF ANY OF THE PARTIES HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. SINCERELY, JAKE FERMANIAN *TR
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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