2007 Bmw 650i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Service Brakes (3) · Seats (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (45)
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 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-04-09 · Exterior Lighting · 🔥 fire“my bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module…”
2022-01-20 · Air Bags“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. …”
2020-01-25 · Engine · 103,000 mi“november 2019 i was driving down north tryon an my car just shut down out of no where, and i also have a coolant problem . my contact # is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).…”
2019-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“dashboard completely cracked! same problem with car not starting lights on das flashing ! bought it used 4 yrs ago on 3rd battery severs thousand dollars later i just picked up at service center again . don't know where else to go with this, please help!!! thanks…”
2017-02-15 · Seats · 110,000 mi · 🔥 fire“on saturday, february 11, 2017, at approximately 4:30 pm, i had driven about 1/2 mile from home when i began to smell something burning. i was on a two-lane highway, in a 55 mph zone (e. colonial hwy, going from leesburg to hamilton). i looked around me, inside the car, and saw nothing that would produce that kind of smell. i wondered if i was smel…”
2016-11-12 · Steering · 69,000 mi“electric steering wheel lock malfunction. steering wheel cannot be unlocked/locked. engine stalled, steering wheel temporarily locked. engine cannot be restarted. the car was moving when warning light came on while pulling into shopping center parking lot. called aaa and had car taken by flatbed to hudson valley bmw in poughkeepsie, ny 12601 at ab…”
2016-09-08 · Seat Belts · 34,000 mi“my bmw had 2 seat belts latching mechanisms that were defective and had to be replaced. i am wondering if this is a common occurrence with the make and/or model that should be recalled. one was for a rear seat belt several years ago (approx 2011) and the other was a drivers side seat belt that happened in 2016.…”
2015-12-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 117,250 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 650i. while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. the contact was able to stop the vehicle before rear ending another vehicle. the contact also stated that while attempting to accelerate, there would be throttle lag and the vehicle would hesit…”
2015-12-21 · Power Train · 81,000 mi“vehicle down sifted while in automatic mode to safe mode. the vehicles transmission down shifted while operating at 75 mph on beltway. vehicle immediately shifted into "limp" mode with speeds limitation. this transmission failure is common with this zf transmission that is a shiftable automatic model. .…”
2015-10-19 · Steering · 41,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 650i. the contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the ignition failed while the lock steering wheel warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 41,000. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.