2008 BMW 650I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,965miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 BMW 650I, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,965 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 650I. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle entered limp mode and the speed was reduced. The contact stated the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued to drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 105,965.”
NHTSA complaint #11354270, filed 2020-09, 105,965 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 650I
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 650I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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