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BMW 650IModel year report

2010 BMW 650I Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
44,176miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 650I (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 650I. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,176 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “Suffered sudden engine stall in an expressway with no apparent explanation or reason last month. This was the second time this occurred. The first time was approximately several months earlier and after limping to a safe place and turning the motor off, resting for a while, it restarted. I had the vehicle serviced during its annual oil change and the dealer informed that the vehicle suffered an engine misfire in two pistons, allegedly due to two faulty coils. About a month later I suffered the second incident in an expressway but in heavier traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10585472, filed 2014-04, 10,000 miles

Air bags: “Warning light passenger restraining system malfunction . Very serious failure and direct impact to passenger safety. Santa monica Bmw refused to even look at it without charging $330 diagnostic fee. Refused to repair. Refused to work with 3rd party extended warranty insurer.”

NHTSA complaint #10606366, filed 2014-06, 37,900 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2010 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with the engine malfunction message displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the VANOS system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11665843, filed 2025-06, 128,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,900 and 50,451 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 44,176 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 BMW 650I in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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 2010 BMW 650I have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 650I as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 650I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2010 BMW 650I been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 650I reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,176 miles and the middle half falls between 37,900 and 50,451 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.