2012 Bmw 650I problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
51,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 20 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
Engine: 12; Air Bags: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Seats: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification: 1; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 6; 2020: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11109650 · 2018-07-05 (July 5, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 650I. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A BMW DEALERSHIP IN FARMINGTON HILLS WHERE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11109650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11324905 · 2020-05-17 (May 17, 2020)
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 WARRANTY UNDER THEIR LEMON LAW. BMW NEW THAT THIS ENGINE WAS A TROUBLED ENGINE FROM THE FIRST DAT THIS CAR WAS BUILT AND NOW BMW IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THES VEHICLES
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11324905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10853540 · 2016-04-05 (April 5, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 650I. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/17/16*LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10853540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11058319 · 2018-01-03 (January 3, 2018)
THE BRAKES PRESENT WITH A VIBRATION OR "JUDDER" (AS DESCRIBED BY BMW) ON APPLICATION AT ALL SPEEDS. THE VIBRATION INCREASES AT HIGHER SPEEDS - THUS THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS WAS A RESULT OF ROTOR WARPING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (ALL 4 ROTORS AND PADS???? - THIS IS INCREDULOUS). I CONTACTED BMW USA AND THEY DECLINED TO RECTIFY THE CONDITION SO IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A SAFE DRIVING CONDITION. I HAVE BORNE THE COST OR REPLACING THE ROTORS AND BRAKES AFTER ONLY 35,000 MILES. MY PREVIOUS BMW 6 SERIES WAS PERFECT FOR 72,000 MILES ON ONE SET …
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11058319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11101836 · 2018-06-14 (June 14, 2018)
A FEW MONTHS AGO THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DISPLAY "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION" ON THE SCREEN WHILE SHAKING WITH A HORRIBLE ODOR OF FUEL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED! WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A $100K+ VEHICLE BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY. AFTER BATTLING WITH THE DEALER I WAS TOLD BMW HAS AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I WENT TO PICKUP THE CAR I WAS GIVEN AN INVOICE FOR ALMOST $500 FOR A DEDUCTIBLE! FAST FORWARD TO 06/06/2018, DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND AT A BUSY INTERSECTION…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11101836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10649902 · 2014-10-25 (October 25, 2014)
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 650I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SAFETY SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH AND THE INJECTORS FOR THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE PREVIOUSLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10649902 at NHTSA ↗