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BMW 650IModel year report

2006 BMW 650I Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
79,999miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW 650I (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 650I. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seats (4) and air bags (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,999 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 650I. While driving at various speeds, the contact had to place an abnormal amount of pressure on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the dealer informed the contact of other repairs that needed to be completed for the brake system. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic). …”

NHTSA complaint #10811639, filed 2015-12, 145,000 miles

Seats: “I was driving down the highway when I smelled something funny. A minute later I felt an extremely hot sensation on my left leg. I reached down and the seat was so hot that it burnt my hand from the brief contact. I pulled over to find that the heated seat element had burnt a hole in the leather seat as well as burnt a hole in my wool coat. Ironically, this occurred in my last Bmw as well, a 2004 3-series, just to a lesser extent. I did not receive burns from that incident, it just melted the left side of my seat.”

NHTSA complaint #10946314, filed 2017-01, 85,000 miles

Air bags: “Passenger seatbelt/airbag warning as follows: pass. Restraint system - fault on passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt. Note: the vehicle is currently with a mechanic who has confirmed this is the passenger seat mat sensor. I called Bmw of north america today to report the problem and check for recalls. I was informed I should go to a Bmw dealership to get a formal diagnosis from the dealer and to confirm if the issue could've been included in prior recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10929475, filed 2016-12, 75,998 miles

Tires: “Have a bubble on 2 bridgestone potenzas run flat, oem. Car and tires have 10,500 miles. Tires are diagonally opposite, rear driver and front passenger side. 1) front 245/40/19 run flat and 2) rear 275/40/19. Have not hit potholes. Wrote to bridgestone - no reply, on the website they claim that they respond within 3 working days. Also took car to bridgestone/firestone dealer in westbury, ny. They deny that this is a manufacturer defect. I believe that this is a manufacturer defect given that: 1. …”

NHTSA complaint #10209832, filed 2007-11

Mileage when problems were reported

13% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 91,213 miles.

0%0–100%10–2513%25–5031%50–7531%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 79,999 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201020122014201652021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 BMW 650I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 44 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 44 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 650I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014651,9700—20—Not enough data
20131619,6500—19—Rising
20122051,2002—18—Falling
2010544,1760———Not enough data
20086105,9650———Not enough data
20072260,0001———Falling
20062079,9991———Falling

All BMW 650I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW 650I have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 650I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW 650I is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seats with 4.

Has the 2006 BMW 650I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW 650I reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,999 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 91,213 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.