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2006–2017 · 10 model years

BMW 650i recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 104 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200722 complaints
Most recalls20122 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported51 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302006: 20 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 22 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2010: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2012: 20 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 16 complaints, 0 recalls2014: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2015: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2006200720082009201020122013201420152017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 650i—18–19 mpg110000
2015 650i—19–20 mpg140000
2014 650i—19–20 mpg060000
2013 650i—19 mpg0160100
2012 650i—17–18 mpg2200210
2010 650i——050000
2009 650i——040000
2008 650i——060100
2007 650i——1221421
2006 650i——1201220

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine29
  • Air bags13
  • Electrical system13
  • Power train12
  • Seats11
  • Fuel/propulsion system10
  • Service brakes8
  • Seat belts8