2012 BMW 650I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 650I years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 650I. That ranks 2nd out of 12 650I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (12 complaints, 60%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 60% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 15% | 19,703 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 5 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 650I recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
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 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.
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 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 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.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 | 20 | 2 |
| 2010 650I | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 650I | 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 2012 BMW 650I?
Owners most often report engine, seats, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 650I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.