2012 BMW 650I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 BMW 650I, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Bmw 650I. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side safety seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the seat belts but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the convertible top failed to operate and the sensor was replaced. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 MPH and the injectors for the engine needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that the water pump was replaced twice previously. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649902, filed 2014-10, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10146826Sep 1, 2016WATER LEAKING INTO REAR COMPARTMENT. Water is found in rear compartment. CAUSE Seal around fuel filler tube (located by red lines) is not effective. Replace cover pot (bowl).
- 10147022Aug 1, 2016TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 650I
12 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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