2009 Bmw 650i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (43)
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.
Electrical System 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 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-11-21 · Power Train · 1 mi“i have a problem with the transmission of this vehicle, and it is dangerous....example is when i was at a stop sign for example, and i would accelerate to navigate the intersection the gear would jump into neutral for no reason, and leave me stuck in the intersection, any oncoming vehicle could have easily struck me, upon notifying bmw of this situ…”
2016-09-07 · Air Bags · 51,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 650i. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the front passenger side air bag restraint malfunction warning indicator illuminated continuously. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat mat failed and needed to be replaced. the vehi…”
2014-06-10 · Wheels · 18,000 mi“bought car from dealer w/18k miles, test drove and noticed noise/vibration under feet, steering wheel shakes, (said it was the "sport package, rain, tires".) they had excuse for everything. this is the third car i have owned liked this and no issues of this kind. finally took to another dealer, said it was the rims bent, tires damaged. returned to …”
2012-12-10 · Exterior Lighting · 25,000 mi“i wanted to alert people to the fact that use of parking lights will lead to battery failure. bmw will refuse to replace battery under warranty if parking lights were used and so people will stop using them leading to some unsafe situations. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.