https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 650i. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:41:58 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-2104484 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Presently this vehicle has 57,000 miles on it. It began having issues with a drivetrain malfunction warning back in 2021. Reported on complaint # 11427753. To date I have had to have fuel injectors replaced, a catalytic converter, the transfer case, two high pressure fuel pumps and an O2 sensor to resolve issues. Approximately $15,000.00 in repairs over the last 20k miles. This particular engine i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-2104485 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Presently this vehicle has 57,000 miles on it. It began having issues with a drivetrain malfunction warning back in 2021. Reported on complaint # 11427753. To date I have had to have fuel injectors replaced, a catalytic converter, the transfer case, two high pressure fuel pumps and an O2 sensor to resolve issues. Approximately $15,000.00 in repairs over the last 20k miles. This particular engine i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-2104486 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Presently this vehicle has 57,000 miles on it. It began having issues with a drivetrain malfunction warning back in 2021. Reported on complaint # 11427753. To date I have had to have fuel injectors replaced, a catalytic converter, the transfer case, two high pressure fuel pumps and an O2 sensor to resolve issues. Approximately $15,000.00 in repairs over the last 20k miles. This particular engine i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-2099030 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#recall-24V527000-bmw-bmw-650i-2015 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of model https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-2006423 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW issues a customer care package regarding issues with the fuel injectors. I originally had to have #8 injector replaced. Shortly after leaving dealership the check engine light came on. To find out now that the catalytic converter on that side of the engine needed replaced ($3400) which they would not provide any assistance on, even though it was most likely caused by the excess fuel being pass https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-2006424 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW issues a customer care package regarding issues with the fuel injectors. I originally had to have #8 injector replaced. Shortly after leaving dealership the check engine light came on. To find out now that the catalytic converter on that side of the engine needed replaced ($3400) which they would not provide any assistance on, even though it was most likely caused by the excess fuel being pass https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1961805 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Due to ongoing issues with the BMW N--63 engine which is known for excessive oil use! They claim that one quart per 750-1000 miles is normal ???Car now stutters on acceleration, BMW serviced the vehicle, changing transfer case fluid ( All fluid was not able to be exchanged without removing the transfer case and that was not done )and recalibrated transfer box. Replaced O2 Sensor as well. Repairs d https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1961806 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Due to ongoing issues with the BMW N--63 engine which is known for excessive oil use! They claim that one quart per 750-1000 miles is normal ???Car now stutters on acceleration, BMW serviced the vehicle, changing transfer case fluid ( All fluid was not able to be exchanged without removing the transfer case and that was not done )and recalibrated transfer box. Replaced O2 Sensor as well. Repairs d https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1926175 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 650I. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open as needed. The contact stated that the central locking system and key failed to unlock the doors. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger’s side door. Additionally, both doors became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local deal https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1901083 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The BMW 650i Gran Coupe experienced a trunk release failure on 6/4/2023. The emergency release handle is in the very rear of the trunk. The only release levers to fold the seats down are also in the very rear of the trunk. The only way to access the trunk is thru a small opening behind the armrest. With a loaded trunk there is no reasonable way to open the trunk once the electronic release syste https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1901084 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The BMW 650i Gran Coupe experienced a trunk release failure on 6/4/2023. The emergency release handle is in the very rear of the trunk. The only release levers to fold the seats down are also in the very rear of the trunk. The only way to access the trunk is thru a small opening behind the armrest. With a loaded trunk there is no reasonable way to open the trunk once the electronic release syste https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1901085 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The BMW 650i Gran Coupe experienced a trunk release failure on 6/4/2023. The emergency release handle is in the very rear of the trunk. The only release levers to fold the seats down are also in the very rear of the trunk. The only way to access the trunk is thru a small opening behind the armrest. With a loaded trunk there is no reasonable way to open the trunk once the electronic release syste https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1863191 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT While at complete stop engine shut off with no warning lights on dash board. BMW dealer related they do not know what is wrong with engine. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1847320 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW 650 XI. The contact stated that both the front driver and front passenger seat belts would fail to retract upon disengagement. The contact stated that the seat belts would need to be pushed back manually into place by the occupants after use. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and was no longer covered u https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1810910 Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking oil and the engine oil seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1810911 Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking oil and the engine oil seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1806615 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT My bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1806616 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT My bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1789286 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2007 BMW 650I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OUTLINE OF THE AIRBAG WAS VISIBLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THIS WAS CREATING MOISTURE AND A CRACK WAS FORMING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1789350 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1789351 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1789352 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1782915 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Leak from fuel pump located under passenger rear side (right rear). Gasoline pooling next to electrical connection and excess gasoline dripping into interior and exterior. Explosion risk. Gasoline fumes. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1761326 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT BMW voluntarily came out with an extended warranty for faulty fuel injectors (not a recall). Warning of drive train malfunction came on, vehicle would barely run. Dealer determined that #8 fuel injector was the problem and was replaced. The fuel injection shuts down during DT malfunction so all fuel is not being burned. A short time after leaving dealership the check engine light came on (less th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1759406 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Constant malfunctions of convertible top. Top won’t stay in locked position. Once top malfunctions windows won’t operate. This has been an ongoing problem. Has been in shop for repair of this item multiple times. Research shows many owners having same issues. Warning sign from BMW says drive slow and report to nearest BMW shop. BMW refuses to address the issue…. After spending hundreds if not thou https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1749336 Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Valve stem seal issue. Car burns excessive oil. More than a quart every several 100 miles. The issue seems to be consistent across this engine model number N62. My vin number is [XXX] and as a multiple BMW owner, I think BMW should recall and fix all BMWs with these issues that are appear to be a manufacturing defect. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1744036 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT REGULARLY, PERHAPS EVERY 2 MONTHS, MY CAR'S AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE WITHOUT CAUSE. IT HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AND IT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO WHEN I PASS A LARGE TRUCK. THE SYSTEM WILL TRIGGER, CAUSING A BEEPING NOISE AND AN IMAGE OF A CAR TO SHOW UP IN THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY. ABOUT HALF THE TIME, THE BRAKES WILL BE APPLIED VERY HARD. THIS SITUATION ONLY LASTS FOR PER https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1700880 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 650I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL ODOR APPEARED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK EXHAUST COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. THE CONTACT THAT THAT THE OIL TUBE WAS REFILLED EVERY 80 TO 100 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF BAYSIDE (24721 NORTHERN BLVD, DOUGLASTON, NY 11362) DIAGNOSED, AND IT WAS DETERMINE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-650i#complaint-1691409 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* 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 VEH