2012 BMW 650I recalls
Problem: 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…
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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…
47,806 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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…
Risk: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
136,188 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Engine · Jan 4, 2023 · IL
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.
Seat Belts · Oct 13, 2022 · 92,000 miles · SC
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…
Engine · Oct 20, 2020 · 30,000 miles · NY
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 650I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal odor appeared inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed black exhaust coming from the tailpipe. The contact that that the oil tube was refilled every 80 to 100 miles. The vehicle was taken to BMW of bayside (24721 northern blvd, douglaston, ny 11362) diagnosed,…
Engine · May 17, 2020 · 120,000 miles · GA
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…
Engine · Feb 21, 2020 · 102,000 miles · GA
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…
Unknown or Other · Jul 3, 2019 · 80,000 miles · SC
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.
Engine · Jul 2, 2019 · 137,857 miles · CA
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,…
Engine · Jun 18, 2019 · 70,000 miles · GA
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…
Air Bags · Jun 18, 2019 · 70,000 miles · GA
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…
Seats · Jun 10, 2019 · 5 miles · NY · fire · 1 injured
While driving my passenger seat back burnt my wife's back and was smoking. I turned the seat cooling off and it stopped.
Electrical System · Jun 10, 2019 · 5 miles · NY · fire · 1 injured
While driving my passenger seat back burnt my wife's back and was smoking. I turned the seat cooling off and it stopped.
Seats · Apr 16, 2019 · CA
Receive a "passenger restraint system" failure. Bmw el cajon dealership diagnosed problem as passenger occupancy seat mat sensor. This is a very serious issue. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash. This know BMW issue develops cracks and could lead to a system failure. If the electronic…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 BMW 650I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2012 BMW 650I, the most recent one (18V248000) for engine and engine cooling. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 650I?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (12), air bags (3), seats (3).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2012 BMW 650I?
Owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2012 BMW 650I?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.