Leak from fuel pump located under passenger rear side (right rear). Gasoline pooling next to electrical connection and excess gasoline dripping into interior and exterior. Explosion risk. Gasoline fumes.
The worst 2006 BMW 650I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Seats4
- Airbags3
- Tires3
- Seat belts2
Problems by type
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- Brakes5
- Seats4
- Airbags3
- Tires3
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
- Risk
- If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 07V479000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Bmw airbag light illumination
Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. The specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. In addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. The specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v‑384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 BMW 650I 44
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Class action lawsuit settlement: 6 series (E64) convertible top function and operational issues
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Service action replace sun visors.
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin...
- ELV Does Not Release
- Bluetooth Connection Failures
What 2006 BMW 650I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Constant malfunctions of convertible top. Top won’t stay in locked position. Once top malfunctions windows won’t operate. This has been an ongoing problem. Has been in shop for repair of this item multiple times. Research shows many owners having same issues. Warning sign from BMW says drive slow and report to nearest BMW shop. BMW refuses to address the issue…. After spending hundreds if not thousands to get this issue resolved the latest BMW shop said replace the hydraulic system at a cost of 4400.00. The 2006 650 I convertible top has a manufacturing issue in my opinion. Please investigate.
The active steering system operates on and off. Steering is normal then the active steering system shuts off. Steering becomes very heavy. The warnings light now stays on all the time this is under all driving conditions and roads.
I was driving down the highway when I smelled something funny. A minute later I felt an extremely hot sensation on my left leg. I reached down and the seat was so hot that it burnt my hand from the brief contact. I pulled over to find that the heated seat element had burnt a hole in the leather seat as well as burnt a hole in my wool coat. Ironically, this occurred in my last bmw as well, a 2004 3-series, just to a lesser extent. I did not receive burns from that incident, it just melted the left side of my seat.
Passenger seatbelt/airbag warning as follows: "pass. Restraint system - fault on passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt." note: the vehicle is currently with a mechanic who has confirmed this is the "passenger seat mat sensor." I called bmw of north america today to report the problem and check for recalls. I was informed I should go to a bmw dealership to get a "formal diagnosis from the dealer" and to "confirm if the issue could've been included in prior recall." note: I searched the federal safety agency website for my year, make and model vehicle and found this exact same issue was under "investigation" from jan. 4, 2008 to dec. 31, 2008. The investigation subject is "bmw airbag light illumination". The summary states that it was for bmw models from 2004 to 2006 and states the 2006 models were recalled for the x3 series and 3-series with sport seats. It further states "bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05." therefore, I believe my vehicle should be included based on the later statement. My incident first occurred on thanksgiving day, nov. 24, 2016. The warning light has not turned off since then. The vehicle is currently with the mechanic for a large unrelated to this sensor mat issue. I expect I will have the vehicle back in 1-2 weeks, at which time I will take it to a dealer to further investigate bmw's responsibility for this safety issue. Specifically, the issue occurred while my mom was trying to put on her seatbelt while sitting in the front passenger seat on thanksgiving day. The warning has continued since then whether or not someone is sitting there.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i convertible. While driving 55 MPH, the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat occupant detection mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Elv roblem
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 bmw 650i. While driving 15 MPH and coming to a stop, the brakes failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and traveled to the floorboard. The harder the brake pedal was applied, the further to the floor it went without a response. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. In turn, the other vehicle struck the preceding vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to both legs, the left hand, and breasts, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i equipped with bridgestone tires, tire line: potenza re050a, tire size: 275/35/r19 and dot number: ej9hdjh4311. The contact stated that he observer a blister in the passenger side rear tire sidewall. The contact also mentioned the tire was always flat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was approximately 92,132.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. While driving at various speeds, the contact had to place an abnormal amount of pressure on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the dealer informed the contact of other repairs that needed to be completed for the brake system. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The remedy for the recall stated that any repairs would be done and decided upon by the dealer free of charge; however, the dealer only completed one necessary repair free of charge. The vehicle's repair was not complete. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 02/18/16*lj the consumer stated the recall repair was completed. Updated 12/14/2017
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Questions about the 2006 BMW 650I
Is the 2006 BMW 650I reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2006 BMW 650I, 3.3 times a typical 650I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 BMW 650I?
Brakes, with 5 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles. Next is seats (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 650I have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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