2009 BMW 650I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 650I years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 650I. That ranks 8th out of 12 650I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 51,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 1 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 650I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
I have a problem with the transmission of this vehicle, and it is dangerous....example is when i was at a stop sign for example, and i would accelerate to navigate the intersection the gear would jump into neutral for no reason, and leave me stuck in the intersection, any oncoming vehicle could…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 650i. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the front passenger side air bag restraint malfunction warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger…
Bought car from dealer w/18k miles, test drove and noticed noise/vibration under feet, steering wheel shakes, (said it was the "sport package, rain, tires".) they had excuse for everything. This is the third car i have owned liked this and no issues of this kind. Finally took to another dealer…
I wanted to alert people to the fact that use of parking lights will lead to battery failure. Bmw will refuse to replace battery under warranty if parking lights were used and so people will stop using them leading to some unsafe situations. *tr
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 650I | 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 2009 BMW 650I?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 650I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.