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2007 BMW 650I recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 650I.

1
recalls
22
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
4
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 BMW 650I recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 07V479000 · reported October 12, 2007 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 29,250 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
The risk
If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 9, 2022 · Electrical system · fire reported

My bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module

Jan 20, 2022 · Air bags

2007 BMW 650I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OUTLINE OF THE AIRBAG WAS VISIBLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THIS WAS CREATING MOISTURE AND A CRACK WAS FORMING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.

Jan 25, 2020 · Air bags · 103,000 miles

NOVEMBER 2019 I WAS DRIVING DOWN NORTH TRYON AN MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE, AND I ALSO HAVE A COOLANT PROBLEM . MY CONTACT # IS […]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mar 19, 2019 · Electrical system · 100,000 miles

DASHBOARD COMPLETELY CRACKED! SAME PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT STARTING LIGHTS ON DAS FLASHING ! BOUGHT IT USED 4 YRS AGO ON 3RD BATTERY SEVERS THOUSAND DOLLARS LATER I JUST PICKED UP AT SERVICE CENTER AGAIN . DON'T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO GO WITH THIS, PLEASE HELP!!! THANKS

Feb 15, 2017 · Seats · 110,000 miles · fire reported

ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017, AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 PM, I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM HOME WHEN I BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WAS ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, IN A 55 MPH ZONE (E. COLONIAL HWY, GOING FROM LEESBURG TO HAMILTON). I LOOKED AROUND ME, INSIDE THE CAR, AND SAW NOTHING THAT WOULD PRODUCE THAT KIND OF…

650I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 12012
2007 12214
2008 0601
2009 0400
2010 0500

Across all years, the 2007 650I has the most complaints (22). All BMW 650I years →

Questions

Does the 2007 BMW 650I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 BMW 650I, the most recent reported on October 12, 2007 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 650I?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
How many 2007 BMW 650I complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 9, 2022.