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2007 BMW 650i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 31 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.1 times the median 650i year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 12 650i years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 2 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (5), electrical system (5), and seat belts (3), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

31

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

5

Fires reported

2

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other 650i years?

650i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted31 complaints2006: 24 complaints2007: 31 complaints2008: 10 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 7 complaints2012: 29 complaints2013: 27 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 0 complaints
650i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 BMW 650i problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System516%
Airbags516%
Seat Belts310%
Brakes310%
Steering310%
Transmission26%
Seats26%
Tires & Wheels26%
Engine26%
Lighting13%
Speed Control13%
Suspension13%
Other13%

Does the 2007 BMW 650i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V479000EngineOctober 12, 2007 · 29,250 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 650I. WHILE PARKED, THE POSITIVE WIRES IN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS UNKNOWN HOW THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 3, 2015 · fire

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 26, 2007 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 15, 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 17, 2013

“THE PASSENGER SEAT MAT SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND CANNOT TELL WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED, THEREFORE, NOT ALLOWING A PASSENGER AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. THE SRS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARS. THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH, RARELY BEEN SAT IN, AND THE DEFECT CANNOT BE ATTRIBUTED TO ANY ERROR ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · September 2, 2014

2007 BMW 650i — common questions

Is the 2007 BMW 650i reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 31 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 12 650i years. It is one of the 650i years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 650i problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (5 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), seat belts (3 complaints).

Does the 2007 BMW 650i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 BMW 650i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which BMW 650i years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 650i years to avoid are 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016, 2018. The cleanest record among 650i years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.