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2015 BMW 650I recalls and problems

1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 650I.

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recalls
4
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2015 BMW 650I recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 24V527000 · reported July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,145 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

Aug 17, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 140,000 miles

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 650I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle accelerated and then lost motive power. There was no warning prior to the failure; however, the engine light illuminated immediately after the vehicle stalled, and the contact was able to coast to safety. The…

Jan 20, 2022 · Engine

Unknown

Apr 14, 2019 · Wheels · 33,220 miles

RIM'S CRACKING I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN AUGUST OF 2018 ACCORDING TO THE ODOMETER IN HAD JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN 28000 MILES OTHER THAN THE RIMS I'VE BEEN VERY PLEASE WITH THE CAR I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY ACCESS THE DAMAGES AND SAID THAT THEY COULD BE REPAIRED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS LATER…

Mar 14, 2018 · Power train · 9,000 miles

VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT VIBRATION THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND CAN BE FELT IN BOTH THE DRIVER, PASSENGER SEAT AND CENTER CONSOLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. GENERAL MANAGER AS WELL AS SHOP FOREMAN DROVE VEHICLE TO CONFIRM…

650I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 22002
2013 01601
2014 0600
2015 1400
2017 1100

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

Questions

Does the 2015 BMW 650I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 650I, the most recent reported on July 11, 2024 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 650I?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (1 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (1).
How many 2015 BMW 650I complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 17, 2026.