Bmw 650i 2006-2009
Model 650i made by Bmw got 29 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, brakes and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmw 650i 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29 |
| Bmw 650i 2007 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Bmw 650i 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V479000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/26/2005 to 06/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 29250 | 10/29/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/12/2007 | 10/12/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA08001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light. | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||
| EA08001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light. | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||
| EA08001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 56000 | ||
| 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 my part. | |||
| BRAKES | |||
| 07/12/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brakes malfunctioned and could not slow the vehicle. the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised him of nhtsa campaign i.d. 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair but the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 62,000. kmj | |||
| 07/12/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. the contact stated while driving 50 mph the brakes malfunction and would not slow down the vehicle. the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall but the dealer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 62,000. jo | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 56000 | ||
| 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 my part. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for unrelated maintenance when the technician advised that the brake vacuum pump was leaking oil. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 54000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for unrelated maintenance when the technician advised that the brake vacuum pump was leaking oil. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. kmj | |||
| 07/12/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brakes malfunctioned and could not slow the vehicle. the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised him of nhtsa campaign i.d. 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair but the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 62,000. kmj | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/13/2010 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. the contact stated that after receiving a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id (10v446000-service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) that he took his vehicle to dealer for inspection. after the inspection was concluded they informed him that they need to replace the brake vacuum pump that was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired for the recall component listed and not for the vacuum pump. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000. tb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed a light on the instrument panel indicating the convertible top was not locked. the contact was unable to open the windows in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the convertible top sensor failed and was replaced three times. the failure continued after the vehicle was previously repaired. the current failure was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed a light on the instrument panel indicating the convertible top was not locked. the contact was unable to open the windows in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the convertible top sensor failed and was replaced three times. the failure continued after the vehicle was previously repaired. the current failure was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. rvk | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 650i. while parked the contact noticed a light on the instrument panel indicating the convertible top was not locked. the contact was unable to open the windows in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated convertible top sensor had failed. the sensor was replaced three different times. the failure continued after the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. ds | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 1 | ||
| Have a bubble on 2 bridgestone potenzas run flat, oem. car and tires have 10,500 miles. tires are diagonally opposite, rear driver and front passenger side. 1) front 245/40/19 run flat and 2) rear 275/40/19. have not hit potholes. wrote to bridgestone - no reply, on the website they claim that they respond within 3 working days. also took car to bridgestone/firestone dealer in westbury, ny. they deny that this is a manufacturer defect. i believe that this is a manufacturer defect given that: 1. tires did not hit a pothole, even if it did, hopefully they are designed to hit potholes, at least some of the time; 2) this happened within 10,000 miles; 3) they are on diagonally opposite sides, 4) they happened as a result of inner and outer linings not having been glued well in the manufacturing process. the manufacturers have not even bothered to document the complain to assess if there indeed is a manufacturing problem. *tr | |||