2008 BMW 650i Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 BMW 650i. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The contact owns a 2008 bmw 650i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic…”
“The contact owns a 2008 bmw 650i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 650i. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle entered limp mode and the speed was reduced. The contact stated the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued to drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle…”
“There was a recall on my in tank fuel pump that hasn't been replace I. Notifyied my bmw dealer ship in henderson nv. And they and they refuse to recognize my recall about the fuel pump they refuse to do it. And yes I was driving the vehicle when it when the fuel pump fail. And my vehicle falls in…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 650i. The contact attempted to close the convertible top on the vehicle, but it would not close due to an electrical short. In addition, the service vehicle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bmw of las vegas (6900 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv…”
“We have almost died in this car twice. The first time in 2017, I was driving down a city street and noticed smoke coming out of the hood. Immediately pulled over, and opened the hood to find starter in flames. Called the fire department to extinguish the fire and the car spent a week in the shop…”
“We have almost died in this car twice. The first time in 2017, I was driving down a city street and noticed smoke coming out of the hood. Immediately pulled over, and opened the hood to find starter in flames. Called the fire department to extinguish the fire and the car spent a week in the shop…”
“We have almost died in this car twice. The first time in 2017, I was driving down a city street and noticed smoke coming out of the hood. Immediately pulled over, and opened the hood to find starter in flames. Called the fire department to extinguish the fire and the car spent a week in the shop…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW 650i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.