2008 BMW 650I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 650I years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 650I. That ranks 5th out of 12 650I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 75,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 650I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 50% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 127,001 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 127,001 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 121,876 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 105,965 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 650I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 BMW 650I.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 650i. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle entered limp mode and the speed was reduced. The contact stated the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued to drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle…
There was a recall on my in tank fuel pump that hasn't been replace i. Notifyied my bmw dealer ship in henderson nv. And they and they refuse to recognize my recall about the fuel pump they refuse to do it. And yes i was driving the vehicle when it when the fuel pump fail. And my vehicle falls in…
All the wiring to the standard xenon headlights and daytime running lights have deteriorated. It is a known problem by bmw, as they were using biodegradable wiring coating. The protective coating of the wires dries up, falls off and creates shorts leading to total headlight failure that cannot be…
We have almost died in this car twice. The first time in 2017, i was driving down a city street and noticed smoke coming out of the hood. Immediately pulled over, and opened the hood to find starter in flames. Called the fire department to extinguish the fire and the car spent a week in the shop…
Other BMW 650I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 650I | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 650I | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 650I | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 650I | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 650I | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 650I | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 650I | 20 | 2 |
| 2010 650I | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 650I | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 650I | 22 | 1 |
| 2006 650I | 20 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 650I?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 650I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 BMW 650I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 650I model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.