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2007 BMW 650I problems

The most common problem on the 2007 BMW 650I is airbags. It has 3.7 times the complaints of a typical 650I model year.

Typical year3.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
22
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
45
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2007 BMW 650I problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    5
  • Electrical
    5
  • Brakes
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Steering
    3

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    5
  • Electrical
    5
  • Brakes
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 1

Engine and engine coolingReported October 12, 2007 · 29,250 vehicles affected
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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Technical service bulletins for the 2007 BMW 650I 45

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 45 bulletins for the 2007 BMW 650I

What 2007 BMW 650I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 9, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · DE · fire

My bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module

Filed Jan 20, 2022 · Airbags · FL

2007 bmw 650i. Consumer writes in regards to defective passenger side air bag. The consumer stated the outline of the airbag was visible through the dashboard. This was creating moisture and a crack was forming. The dealer was contacted, but was unable to determine the cause of the failure.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 103,000 miles · NC

November 2019 I was driving down north tryon an my car just shut down out of no where, and I also have a coolant problem . My contact # is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Electrical, Seat belts · 100,000 miles · FL

Dashboard completely cracked! Same problem with car not starting lights on das flashing ! Bought it used 4 yrs ago on 3rd battery severs thousand dollars later I just picked up at service center again . Don't know where else to go with this, please help!!! Thanks

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Seats · 110,000 miles · VA · fire

On saturday, february 11, 2017, at approximately 4:30 pm, I had driven about 1/2 mile from home when I began to smell something burning. I was on a two-lane highway, in a 55 MPH zone (e. Colonial hwy, going from leesburg to hamilton). I looked around me, inside the car, and saw nothing that would produce that kind of smell. I wondered if I was smelling something outside. Then, within seconds of that thought, I started to see smoke rising, originating from under my left elbow. I was still driving, and could not see the source of the smoke. But, the smell of burning and the stream of smoke continued to grow stronger. At this point, I was approximately a mile from my home and I pulled into a parking lot (the harmony park and ride lot). I got out of the car and saw a burn mark in the lower third of the driver's seat back, in the panel of the seat nearest to the window. The mark was slightly larger than the burn mark a cigarette might make. Inside the burn mark, I could see a small, red, ember-like light glowing. I then turned off the engine. I could no longer see the ember-like light, and eventually, the smoke stopped. I called the service department of the bmw dealership in fairfax for guidance. They suggested I have the car towed to them for diagnostics. I followed their advice. Though the technician that I spoke with hadn't handled or heard of a situation like this, he suspected the lumbar heating pad in the seat back had malfunctioned.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 69,000 miles · NY

Electric steering wheel lock malfunction. Steering wheel cannot be unlocked/locked. Engine stalled, steering wheel temporarily locked. Engine cannot be restarted. The car was moving when warning light came on while pulling into shopping center parking lot. Called aaa and had car taken by flatbed to hudson valley bmw in poughkeepsie, ny 12601 at about 14:30 hrs 11/12/2016.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Seat belts · 34,000 miles · KS

My bmw had 2 seat belts latching mechanisms that were defective and had to be replaced. I am wondering if this is a common occurrence with the make and/or model that should be recalled. One was for a rear seat belt several years ago (approx 2011) and the other was a drivers side seat belt that happened in 2016.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Acceleration · 117,250 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 650i. While driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact was able to stop the vehicle before rear ending another vehicle. The contact also stated that while attempting to accelerate, there would be throttle lag and the vehicle would hesitate to move after the independent acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,250.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · MD

Vehicle down sifted while in automatic mode to safe mode. The vehicles transmission down shifted while operating at 75 MPH on beltway. Vehicle immediately shifted into "limp" mode with speeds limitation. This transmission failure is common with this zf transmission that is a shiftable automatic model. .

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 41,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 650i. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the ignition failed while the lock steering wheel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

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Is the 2007 BMW 650I reliable?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2007 BMW 650I, 3.7 times a typical 650I model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW 650I?

Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (5).

How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 650I have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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