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2012 BMW 650i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 BMW 650i has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 183,994 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V248000 2018-04-18 47,806 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman,…

Consequence

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16V746000 2016-10-17 136,188 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i…

Consequence

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
12
AIR BAGS
2
SEAT BELTS
2
SEATS
2
1fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
1fires
Total complaints29

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While at complete stop engine shut off with no warning lights on dash board. Bmw dealer related they do not know what is wrong with engine.”

ENGINE · reported 2022-12-05

“The contact owns a 2012 bmw 650 xi. The contact stated that both the front driver and front passenger seat belts would fail to retract upon disengagement. The contact stated that the seat belts would need to be pushed back manually into place by the occupants after use. The dealer was notified of…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2022-07-01

“While driving my car on highway 20 west my engine loss all power making my car slow completely down. I was in heavy traffic and I had to move over two lanes to get to the shoulder of the highway. Once my car stopped the car put its self in park and would not allow me to select any gear. Come to…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-01-31

“At approximately 120,000 miles my engine oil pump went out causing my car to stall while on the highway traveling at 70 miles per hour. The bmw dealership said to me that even though my car meets the miles specifications the engine oil has metal pieces in it therefore they will not cover a new…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-01-03

“I am trying to acquire it used from an authorized bmw dealership. There are outstanding recalls. Dealership wants me to hold them harmless. Yes. An authorized bmw dealership in atalanta will sell a car with defects and subject to an nhtsa recall and ask a consumer to indemnify them. Global imports…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-07-03

“While driving my passenger seat back burnt my wife's back and was smoking. I turned the seat cooling off and it stopped.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-06-10

“While driving my passenger seat back burnt my wife's back and was smoking. I turned the seat cooling off and it stopped.”

SEATS · reported 2019-06-10

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. While driving various speeds, several components in the engine leaked, including the oil. Also, the check oil indicator illuminated and smoke appeared under the hood while the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was taken to bmw of riverside (3060 adams st,…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-04-30

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW 650i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.