BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 (2003–2010) · BMW campaigns
Recalls and campaigns for the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64
Recall (4)
RecallBMW / KBA · May 2012 · Ref. DVSA R/2012/039
Recall for the battery's positive cable
Cars built up to July 2010 according to Gebrauchtwagenberater; the positive cable connection can work loose or corrode.[1][2]
RecallDVSA (Reino Unido) / BMW · July 2008 · Ref. R/2008/100
DVSA R/2008/100: rear axle carrier that can fail
665 6 Series in the UK built between 10 and 20 June 2008; they are checked and, if necessary, a rear axle carrier of assured quality is fitted.[2]
See the fault: Rear axle carrier with faulty material joints (2008 recall)
RecallBMW
Recall for the driver's airbag inflator
Vehicles built between 13/03/2003 and 20/06/2018.[3]
RecallBMW / KBA
Brake servo recall
Cars from approximately 2004 to 2010; oil can enter the brake servo.[1]
This car has campaigns for Takata airbags. If you have not had the work done, book an appointment as soon as possible and follow the manufacturer's instructions. All cars with Takata airbags
Frequently asked questions
What recalls does the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 have?
We have documented 4 recalls for the BMW Serie 6 E63/E64. The most recent (May 2012): recall for the battery's positive cable. In order: recall for the battery's positive cable (May 2012), DVSA R/2008/100: rear axle carrier that can fail (July 2008), recall for the driver's airbag inflator and brake servo recall.
How do I know if my BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 is affected?
Each campaign affects only a specific build period or certain VINs. The manufacturer usually writes to owners, but if you bought the car second-hand or have moved, the letter may not reach you: ask at any official service centre of the brand with the vehicle identification number (VIN), which appears on the registration document and in the technical data sheet. Recalls are free of charge.
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Sources
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- BMW 6er E63, E64: Typische Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
- DVSA – base de llamadas a revisión (R/2008/100 y R/2012/039, BMW Serie 6)DVSA (Reino Unido) · Official body · consulted 30 October 2026
- Pannes et fiabilité de la BMW Série 6 (2003-2011)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in French