Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2010
1,918 new BMW 6 Series cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (719), Germany (634), Italy (211).
- Average mass
- 1,807 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 72% · Petrol 28%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
28 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 82% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €127,506.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde13
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen3
- Waarschuwingsinrichting elektronische stuurbekrachtiging gee3
- Band beschadigd2
- Waarschuwingsinrichting elektronisch remsysteem geeft defect2
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont2
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
455 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 103 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 572 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 76% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.5% | 15.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Steering | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Tyres | 0.2% | 7.4% |
| Visibility | 0.2% | 6.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
10 of these cars first registered in 2010 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 153,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
17 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 76% arrived as used imports, 18% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2010 BMW 6 Series.
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2012109 23 Mar 2012 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the insulated bulkhead connector (used to join the two halves of the positive battery cable) may have been incorrectly installed during veh… |
| 2010328 1 Oct 2010 | Brakes On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the br… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2010 BMW 6 Series: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009577 | Plastic Fuel Tank Return |
| 10249437 | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| 10249027 | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. |
| 10182619 | Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root caus |
| 10057568 | BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE |
| 10057341 | BMW: MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FOR ENGINE IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO PURGE AIR SYSTEM MICRO LEAKAGE AND VENTILATION OF FUEL TANK FROM CONTAMINATION. *PE |
| 10056099 | BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014. |
| 10054591 | BMW: THE BOLT, THAT SECURES THE TAILGATE STRUT, IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION DUE TO CORROSION COATING PROTECTION FAILING TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. MODEL 2010-2013 F25. *PE |
| 10052367 | BMW: SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSING THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, 10H, 12, 13. *PE |
| 10052365 | BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE |
| 10052363 | BMW: DUE TO AN ERROR IN SOFTWARE CALIBRATION, SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING WARNING ILLUMINATION OF DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2009-2012 F30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25, E70, 71, 84. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10052359 | BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10052357 | BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE MAY GO INTO FAILSAFE PROGRAM WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES DUE TO UNFAVORABLE DME SOFTWARE. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, F13, F12. *PE |
| 10052012 | BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB |
| 10045283 | BMW: EXPERIENCING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, A NOISE, LIKE RATTLING, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE UPDATED 10/31/12. *PE MODELS 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 05/13/2013 *JS UPDATED 5/19/15. *PE |
| 10045282 | BMW: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AT TIMES WOULD BE ROUGH RUNNING; WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE SEEN EXITING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE OIL IS CONSUMED ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE |
| 10044288 | BMW: THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES OCCURRING BECAUSE OF VAPORS FORMING IN FUEL SYSTEMS. *PE MODELS 2010-2011 F07, 10, 12, 13. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/10/13. *PE |
| 10043862 | BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. UPDATED 11/2/12. *PE |
| 10043744 | BMW: INFORMATION REGARDING ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS FOR ROOT CAUSES OF STEERING SYSTEMS WEAKNESSES. *PE |
| 10043712 | BMW: SEAT HEIGHT AND SEAT RAIL MECHANISM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED BY BOLTED CONNECTION, WHICH CAUSES NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT AREA. *PE |
| 10042470 | BMW: WHEN DRIVING OFF OR DURING A LOAD REVERSAL, A CLICKING NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR AXLE. *PE |
| 10041407 | BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB |
| 10040853 | BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM |
| 10040845 | BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 7/09/13. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE |
| 10040045 | BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)