2004 BMW 6 Series
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645ci | 16.1 | 10.2 | 13.4 L/100 km |
| 645ci | 14.6 | 9.7 | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 645ci Convertible | 17.4 | 11.1 | 14.6 L/100 km |
| 645ci Convertible | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.5 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
-
Electrical
Transport Canada 2012109 ·
On certain vehicles, the insulated bulkhead connector (used to join the two halves of the positive battery cable) may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. Over time, the bolt connection could loosen, which would increase electrical resistance. In addition, a...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Brakes
Transport Canada 2010328 ·
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 brake booster. Loss of brake power assist could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's r...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Other
Transport Canada 2004246 ·
On certain vehicles, the digital engine management control unit was not produced according to specifications. As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. The vehicle may not be able to be restarted. Also, a loss of power steering and, after repea...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Fuel System
Transport Canada 2004196 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, the circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently omitted. As a result, it is possible that in a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate. If this...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Label
Transport Canada 2004103 ·
On certain 645CI cabriolet and 645CI coupe, the sun visor airbag warning label does not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208. These cars do not have advanced airbags but have the advanced airbag warning label from the 5-series. Consequently, they are missing the warning to...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 5 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
-
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
NHTSA (U.S.) 12E029000 ·
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
NHTSA (U.S.) 12V126000 ·
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...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
NHTSA (U.S.) 10V446000 ·
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.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
NHTSA (U.S.) 04V344000 ·
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Fuel system, gasoline
NHTSA (U.S.) 04V303000 ·
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8-CYLINDER ENGINES, A CIRCULAR RETENTION CLIP AT THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING ALONG THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT INSTALLED.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Coupe
- Engines
- 4.4 L 8-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
- Drivetrains
- RWD