2007 BMW 650I: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2022
“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).”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2019
“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”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2017
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“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 about 14:30 hrs 11/12/2016.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2016
“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.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2016
“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 hesitate to move after the independent acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,250.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2015
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2015
“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. .”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 650i. While parked, the positive wires in the vehicle caught fire. It was unknown how the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2015
“The passenger seat mat sensor is defective and cannot tell when a passenger is seated, therefore, not allowing a passenger air bag to deploy. The srs air bag warning light appears. The passenger seat has not been tampered with, rarely been sat in, and the defect cannot be attributed to any error on my part. "restraint passenger malfunction" is covering my display. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2007 BMW 650I reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 BMW 650I. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2007 BMW 650I have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.