Model year guide

2010 BMW M6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 BMW M6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2010 BMW M6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 BMW M6 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined13 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 BMW M6 recalls 1

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables NHTSA Campaign #12V126000 · 26/03/2012

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…

Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 BMW M6 MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S7) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume82 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 BMW M6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 BMW M6 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
5.0L 10-cyl 500 hp

2010 BMW M6 vehicles on record

Other BMW M6 model years

2010 BMW M6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW M6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 BMW M6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2010 BMW M6 get?

The 2010 BMW M6 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (11 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.