2019 BMW M6 Problems: 1 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2019 model year · 0+ owner reports · Updated April 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 0+ owner reports, the 2019 BMW M6 has 1 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Rod Bearing Premature Wear (S65/S63 Engines) ($3,000-$6,000 repair). Across all issues, repair costs range from $3,000 to $6,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 1 Known Issues
On the 2005-2019 BMW M6, both the S65 V8 (E63 M6) and S63 twin-turbo V8 (F06/F12/F13 M6) suffer from premature rod bearing wear. The S65 is particularly notorious — the OEM rod bearings use a copper-lead composition that wears rapidly, especially with frequent cold starts and short trips. The S63 has improved bearings but can still experience wear at higher mileages. Failure to catch worn bearings leads to spun bearings and catastrophic engine failure.
Common Symptoms
- Metallic ticking or knocking from engine at idle
- Copper or bronze particles visible in oil filter
- Oil analysis showing elevated copper and lead levels
- Roughness felt through drivetrain at low RPM
- Engine knock under load
How to Fix
Perform a preventive rod bearing replacement between 60,000-80,000 miles on S65 engines, and inspect by 80,000-100,000 miles on S63 engines. Use upgraded ACL or King XP bearings with coated surfaces. Cut and send used oil filter for analysis — bearing material particles indicate wear progression. The job requires engine-out on the S65 (approximately 20 hours labor) or can be done in-car on the S63 with the oil pan dropped.
What Owners Are Using
Parts and tips from 0+ owners who fixed this issue
- Tip
- UpgradePerformance engine bearing set for reliable bottom-end protection (ACL Engine Bearing Set)
- UpgradeAssembly lube protects bearings during initial startup after rebuild (Permatex Engine Assembly Lube)