BMW 650I Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 95 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the BMW 650I (2006–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 22. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (28 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 650I model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 51,970 | 0 | 344 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 16 | 19,650 | 0 | 395 | — | Rising |
| 2012 | 20 | 51,200 | 2 | 363 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 5 | 44,176 | 0 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 105,965 | 0 | 43 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 22 | 60,000 | 1 | 45 | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 20 | 79,999 | 1 | 44 | — | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine28 28%
- Electrical system12 12%
- Fuel system11 11%
- Air bags11 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain10 10%
- Seats10 10%
- Brakes10 10%
- Seat belts8 8.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “There was a recall on my in tank fuel pump that hasn't been replace I. Notifyied my Bmw dealer ship in henderson nv. And they and they refuse to recognize my recall about the fuel pump they refuse to do it. And yes I was driving the vehicle when it when the fuel pump fail. And my vehicle falls in the category of for the recall is listed in the recall by nasta”
NHTSA complaint #11296889, filed 2020-01, 121,876 miles2012: “I am trying to acquire it used from an authorized Bmw dealership. There are outstanding recalls. Dealership wants me to hold them harmless. Yes. An authorized Bmw dealership in atalanta will sell a car with defects and subject to an NHTSA recall and ask a consumer to indemnify them. Global imports Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #11229203, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles2014: “During routine service last month, local Bmw dealer found the drive shaft rear guibo/flexible disc was cracking and recommended immediate action. It's the same problem as was recalled on other Bmw models (see recall campaign 17v-067). I reported it to Bmw but Bmw refused to take any action or to assist. Cost to fix is almost $1000. The dealer informed me that if not fixed, the drive shaft could separate from the vehicle. Yikes! I believe Bmw should fix/recall this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340062, filed 2020-07, 56,939 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology