BMW 650I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 66 owner complaints for the BMW 650I (model years 2006–2010, 2012–2015, 2017). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints), followed by air bags (10 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (22), 2012 (20) and 2006 (20). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 650I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 3 of 10 | |
| Air bags | 10 | 3 of 10 | |
| Seats | 9 | 3 of 10 | |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 of 10 | |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3 of 10 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015 | 1,145 |
| 18V248000 | Apr 18, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger | 2012 | 47,806 |
| 16V746000 | Oct 17, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2012 | 136,188 |
| 07V479000 | Oct 12, 2007 | Engine and engine cooling | 2006–2007 | 29,250 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 5 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.