2007 Bmw 650I: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 22 complaints (22.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 18.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 18.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
Electrical System: 5; Air Bags: 4; Seat Belts: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Steering: 3; Power Train: 2; Seats: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 5; 2015: 4; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10205667 · 2007-10-15 (October 15, 2007)
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: SEVAS S-10 SHOULD NOT BE TARGETED/MARKETED TO BMW 6 OR 7 SERIES DRIVERS. A 3RD CASE OF KNOWN WHEEL FAILURE OCCURED ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2007 IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED/PROVEN THAT THIS IS A LOW QUALITY WHEEL. DESPITE 3 (1 MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO WHEEL FAILURE) KNOWN CASES OF THESE WHEEL BREAKING ON BMW 6 & 7 SERIES OWNERS, OTHER USERS COMPLAIN OF VIBRATION PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AS WELL AS STEERING WHEELS RATTLING. THESE WERE MY INITIAL EXPERIENCES WHEN THE WHEELS WERE FIRST INSTALLED. THE WHEELS WERE REBALANCED 3 TIMES AND…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10367827 · 2010-11-25 (November 25, 2010)
AS A RESULT OF THE CAR ACCIDENT THE DRIVER OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND THE PASSENGER PASSED AWAY, BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN. THE POLICE REPORT AND THE INDEPENDENT EXPERTS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE BMW M6 MODEL CARS HAVE FACTORY DEFECT AND THE AIRBAGS IN MOST OF THE CASES DO NOT OPEN. WE HAVE ADDRESSED THE BMW GROUP AS WELL AS BMW DEALER COMPANY, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, BUT THEY SIMPLY IGNORE OUR INQUERY. PLEASE ADVISE WHO CAN WE CONTACT IN THIS CASE. THANKS YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10367827 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10483726 · 2012-11-08 (November 8, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 650I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER ASSIST BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND WHEN ARRIVING AT HIS DESTINATION, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V446000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUU…
Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483726 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10501477 · 2013-03-06 (March 6, 2013)
I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 FROM WASHINGTON DC TO RICHMOND, VA AT ABOUT 65-75 MPH. AT AROUND THE KINGS DOMINION EXIT, I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO GET INTO A SLOWER LANE TO LET FASTER TRAFFIC PASS. THAT'S WHEN I NOTICE THE RPM'S WENT UP TO 8X1000 AND THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. I WAS NOW COASTING AT AROUND 60 MPH AND IMPEDING TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. BEING THAT THIS PARTICULAR STRETCH OF HIGHWAY IS ABOUT 6-7 LANES WIDE, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS GETTING OVER TO THE RIGHT HAND SHOULDER. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO MY …
Owner-reported narrative. 22,143 miles reported. Look up ODI 10501477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10513443 · 2013-05-24 (May 24, 2013)
MY CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. THERE IS A WARNING ON THE ON BOARD COMPUTER THAT THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL LOCK HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. THE SCREEN SAYS TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO START THE CAR. IT USUALLY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES OF TUGGING ON THE WHEEL AND IT WILL START AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME I START THE CAR NOW. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10513443 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10555951 · 2013-12-13 (December 13, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 650I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10555951 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10579624 · 2014-04-14 (April 14, 2014)
BOUGHT CAR IN 03-13-2013 2 WKS AFTER PURCHASE CAR FISHED TAIL TO THE RIGHT SPOKE TO MC KENNA SALES REP ABOUT ISSUE, 6-21-13 AT 35,254 BOUGHT NEW REAR TIRES, SINCE TIRES WITH CAR WERE GONE (INNER WEAR), CARS NEVER STOPS VEERING TO RIGHT, PROBLEM WORSENS WITH TIME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT LEGAL SPEEDS. EVEN WORSE ON RAINING DAY AND SMALL PUMPS ON ROAD, EVEN THE SMALL STREET REFLECTORS. HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES ARE AGAIN AT 39,487 /06-21-2013/ MILES THIS TIME WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALER SPOKE PORSCHE GEN. MANAGER. AND ASSIST. MANAGER (PRIMO) WE VOICE…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10579624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10596073 · 2014-06-04 (June 4, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 650I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10596073 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V479000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2007-10-12 (October 12, 2007)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗