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2007 BMW 650I Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
23%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 BMW 650I, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11190027, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 650I. While parked, the positive wires in the vehicle caught fire. It was unknown how the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10716249, filed 2015-05, 99,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 650I. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the ignition failed while the lock steering wheel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10783343, filed 2015-10, 41,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013213%
201215%
2008350%
2007523%
200615%

Other parts of the 2007 BMW 650I

Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 650I

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.

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