2006 Bmw 650i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Seats (4) · Tires (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (44)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Equipment 2018-11-01 · B012417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action lawsuit settlement: 6 series (e64) convertible top function and operational issues. information bulletin provides the dcsnet claim submission information.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-06-01 · B650709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Showing the 6 most recent of 44 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-12-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2021-07-25 · Unknown Or Other“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 addre…”
2017-10-08 · Steering · 118,000 mi“the active steering system operates on and off. steering is normal then the active steering system shuts off. steering becomes very heavy. the warnings light now stays on all the time this is under all driving conditions and roads.…”
2017-01-19 · Seats · 85,000 mi“i was driving down the highway when i smelled something funny. a minute later i felt an extremely hot sensation on my left leg. i reached down and the seat was so hot that it burnt my hand from the brief contact. i pulled over to find that the heated seat element had burnt a hole in the leather seat as well as burnt a hole in my wool coat. ironical…”
2016-12-01 · Seats · 75,998 mi“passenger seatbelt/airbag warning as follows: "pass. restraint system - fault on passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. continue to wear the safety belt." note: the vehicle is currently with a mechanic who has confirmed this is the "passenger seat mat sensor." i called bmw of north america today to re…”
2016-08-08 · Seat Belts · 124,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i convertible. while driving 55 mph, the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat occupant detection mat failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. th…”
2016-04-19 · Service Brakes · 106,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2006 bmw 650i. while driving 15 mph and coming to a stop, the brakes failed to respond. the contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and traveled to the floorboard. the harder the brake pedal was applied, the further to the floor it went without a response. the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. in turn, t…”
2016-02-03 · Tires · 91,213 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i equipped with bridgestone tires, tire line: potenza re050a, tire size: 275/35/r19 and dot number: ej9hdjh4311. the contact stated that he observer a blister in the passenger side rear tire sidewall. the contact also mentioned the tire was always flat. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer w…”
2015-12-22 · Service Brakes · 145,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. while driving at various speeds, the contact had to place an abnormal amount of pressure on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the dealer informed the contact of other re…”
2015-07-02 · Electrical System · 47,500 mi · 🔥 fire“cool evening, engage driver side seat heater, started smelling foul smell, short drive 3-5 minutes. found that seat heater must of had a short, burned hole through seat padding, leather seat cover, my shorts and i was saved by my wallet that had a hole burned into it. note : car is in ne ohio for summer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.