2010 Bmw 650i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Seat Belts (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
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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
2025-06-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 128,000 mi“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 rep…”
2021-05-26 · Engine“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…”
2016-09-08 · Unknown Or Other · 50,451 mi“there is a recall on the 2010 650i bmw the recall number is 10v4466000 for the brake vacumm pump leaking oil and upon speaking with someone at the bmw 800 number they indicated that this issue was vin number specific. my argument against this issue is that if it was a vin specific issue but other vehicles in that same year are affected then why wou…”
2014-06-26 · Seat Belts · 37,900 mi“warning light "passenger restraining system malfunction". very serious failure and direct impact to passenger safety. santa monica bmw refused to even look at it without charging $330 diagnostic fee. refused to repair. refused to work with 3rd party extended warranty insurer. *tr…”
2014-04-29 · Engine · 10,000 mi“suffered sudden engine stall in an expressway with no apparent explanation or reason last month. this was the second time this occurred. the first time was approximately several months earlier and after limping to a safe place and turning the motor off, resting for a while, it restarted. i had the vehicle serviced during its annual oil change and t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.