2012 BMW 650I: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While at complete stop engine shut off with no warning lights on dash board. BMW dealer related they do not know what is wrong with engine.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2022
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 650 XI. The contact stated that both the front driver and front passenger seat belts would fail to retract upon disengagement. The contact stated that the seat belts would need to be pushed back manually into place by the occupants after use. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and was no longer covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2022
“While driving my car on highway 20 west my engine loss all power making my car slow completely down. I was in heavy traffic and I had to move over two lanes to get to the shoulder of the highway. Once my car stopped the car put its self in park and would not allow me to select any gear. Come to find out the turbo charger wen out in my car causing the car to act in this un safe manner. This is a reall safety issue that bmw has on these particular engines. This matter needs o be addressed with my car please”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2020
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“At approximately 120,000 miles my engine oil pump went out causing my car to stall while on the highway traveling at 70 miles per hour. The bmw dealership said to me that even though my car meets the miles specifications the engine oil has metal pieces in it therefore they will not cover a new warranty under their lemon law. Bmw new that this engine was a troubled engine from the first dat this car was built and now bmw is not standing behind thes vehicles”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2020
“I am trying to acquire it used from an authorized bmw dealership. There are outstanding recalls. Dealership wants me to hold them harmless. Yes. An authorized bmw dealership in atalanta will sell a car with defects and subject to an NHTSA recall and ask a consumer to indemnify them. Global imports bmw.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2019
“While driving my passenger seat back burnt my wife's back and was smoking. I turned the seat cooling off and it stopped.”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. While driving various speeds, several components in the engine leaked, including the oil. Also, the check oil indicator illuminated and smoke appeared under the hood while the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was taken to bmw of riverside (3060 adams st, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 373-5000) and bmw of murrieta (41430 auto mall pkwy, murrieta, ca 92562, (951) 200-5491). Both dealers informed the contact that all repairs would be her responsibility. The manufacturer was informed and provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,857.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2019
“A warning light for the passenger side front airbag is on. Bmw wants to charge me $1500 to replace the faulty airbag. How can it be damaged if it's never been used? How is this repair my responsibility? Additionally, this bmw burns oil. It seems to be a problem with all 8 cylinder models as they age. I have to add a quart of oil every 300 miles or so and the car blows black smoke via the exhaust. I've spent $1300 to repair it, but it didn't repair the issue. Now I'm being told it's a $10,000 repair. How is a problem that's systematic with so many 8 cylinder bmws my responsibility?”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a bmw dealership in farmington hills where dealership confirmed fuel pump was replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. *tt”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2018
“The brakes present with a vibration or "judder" (as described by bmw) on application at all speeds. The vibration increases at higher speeds - thus the major safety issue. This was a result of rotor warping under normal driving conditions (all 4 rotors and pads???? - this is incredulous). I contacted bmw usa and they declined to rectify the condition so in order to maintain a safe driving condition. I have borne the cost or replacing the rotors and brakes after only 35,000 miles. My previous bmw 6 series was perfect for 72,000 miles on one set of brakes. This represents a manufacturing failure as it it near impossible for all 4 rotors to warp and fail under normal driving conditions.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2012 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2012 BMW 650I reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2012 BMW 650I. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2012 BMW 650I have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. 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.