2017 BMW 650I
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
The BMW 650i Gran Coupe experienced a trunk release failure on 6/4/2023. The emergency release handle is in the very rear of the trunk. The only release levers to fold the seats down are also in the very rear of the trunk.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-10
Also filed under Seats and electrical system
Seats
1 of 1 total report mentions: seats.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-02-10Air bags16V914000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 BMW 650I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V914000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2017 BMW 650I reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 650I?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 650I have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.