2016 BMW 6 Series
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
The only complaint filed mentions Body, Seats & Latches.
Complaints filed fell from 8 in 2015 to 1 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,100 | 3,100–4,100 | 3,250–4,300 | 3,250–4,300 | 3,350–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–25 | 19–25 | 18–24 | 18–24 | 19–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–22 / 24–32 | 16–21 / 24–31 | 15–20 / 24–30 | 15–21 / 24–30 | 16–20 / 25–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 353–469 | 361–477 | 372–484 | 368–486 | 378–463 | |
| Complaints filed | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 6 Series have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW 6 Series get?
EPA rates it 18–24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 BMW 6 Series?
EPA estimates $3,250–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (13)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $3,250 (low) | 372 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 378 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 384 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 384 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 24 mpg (low) | 19 mpg | $4,100 | 463 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 484 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 378 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 384 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 484 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 484 g/mi (high) |
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| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 453 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 453 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 453 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.