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2012 BMW 650I Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
29,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 BMW 650I, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 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 brakes present with a vibration or judder (as described by Bmw) on application at all speeds. The vibration increases at higher speeds - thus the major safety issue. This was a result of rotor warping under normal driving conditions (all 4 rotors and pads???? - this is incredulous). I contacted Bmw USA and they declined to rectify the condition so in order to maintain a safe driving condition. I have borne the cost or replacing the rotors and brakes after only 35,000 miles. My previous Bmw 6 series was perfect for 72,000 miles on one set of brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11058319, filed 2018-01, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw 650I. While driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate violently without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rotors and brake pads failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/17/16”

NHTSA complaint #10853540, filed 2016-04, 24,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012210%
2007314%
2006525%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 650I

Engine
12 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 650I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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