2015 Bmw 650i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Power Train (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2024-07-11 · campaign 24V527000 · 1,145 vehicles
Defect: 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 models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (282)
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.
Engine 2026-01-21 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
n63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
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.
Wheels 2023-06-01 · B340914 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the dynamic stability control (dsc) warning light comes on while driving. the following dsc fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718 and/or 48071b they cannot be cleared, even though the wheel speed sensors work correctly and no problem can be found
Electrical System 2023-05-01 · B651523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-05-01 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: isley, et al. v. bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft and bmw of north america, llc. the settlement benefits are effective and availa
Showing the 6 most recent of 282 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 bmw 650i. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle accelerated and then lost motive power. there was no warning prior to the failure; however, the engine light illuminated immediately after the vehicle stalled, and the contact was able to coast to safety. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, wh…”
2019-04-14 · Wheels · 33,220 mi“rim's cracking i purchased this car in august of 2018 according to the odometer in had just a little more than 28000 miles other than the rims i've been very please with the car i took the car back to the place where i purchased it they access the damages and said that they could be repaired less than 2 months later after the repair one of th…”
2018-03-14 · Power Train · 9,000 mi“vehicle is exhibiting an intermittent vibration that appears to be coming from under the vehicle and can be felt in both the driver, passenger seat and center console while driving at highway speeds. took vehicle in to the dealer to diagnose problem. general manager as well as shop foreman drove vehicle to confirm abnormal vibration and scheduled …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.