There are no safety recalls for the 2009 BMW 650i, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 BMW 650i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 BMW 650i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 1 miles · reported Nov 21, 2017
I have a problem with the transmission of this vehicle, and it is dangerous....example is when I was at a stop sign for example, and I would accelerate to navigate the intersection the gear would jump into neutral for no reason, and leave me stuck in the intersection, any oncoming vehicle could have easily struck me, upon notifying bmw of this situation they diagnosed it as either a sensor or relay issue. It was corrected for a while....the transmission again failed and this time they said it was out of warranty, the vehicle had 85,000 miles....and was always maintained at a bmw dealership and…
Air Bags · at 51,000 miles · reported Sep 7, 2016
The contact owns a 2009 bmw 650i. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the front passenger side air bag restraint malfunction warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Steering · at 18,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2014
Bought car from dealer w/18k miles, test drove and noticed noise/vibration under feet, steering wheel shakes, (Said it was the "sport package, rain, tires".) they had excuse for everything. This is the third car I have owned liked this and no issues of this kind. Finally took to another dealer, said it was the rims bent, tires damaged. Returned to 1st dealer for repairs to rims/new tires. The noise sounds like going over a "rocky road" but this is constant & happens on all road surfaces. The vibrations can be felt under the passenger and now the driver side floor boards. The steering wheel…
Exterior Lighting · at 25,000 miles · reported Dec 10, 2012
I wanted to alert people to the fact that use of parking lights will lead to battery failure. Bmw will refuse to replace battery under warranty if parking lights were used and so people will stop using them leading to some unsafe situations.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 BMW 650i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 BMW 650i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW 650i?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.