BMW 650i years to avoid
The BMW 650i years to avoid are 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
150
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2006–2018
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
650i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 31 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 29 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 27 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 8 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 3 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every 650i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 3 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 5 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 8 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 27 | 0 | |
| 2012avoid | 29 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2007avoid | 31 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 24 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 650i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 650i years to avoid are 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the BMW 650i?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 650i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 650i have?
Across all model years, the 650i has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 150 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.