2012 Bmw 650I - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2012 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD does not have an overall safety rating available. However, it is equipped with electronic stability control as a standard feature, offering enhanced stability and control while driving. Additionally, it has the option for forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems, which can alert the driver of potential dangers on the road.

Despite these safety features, it is important to note that there have been 22 complaints reported for this model and 3 recalls issued. It is advisable for owners of this vehicle to stay informed about any potential issues and ensure that all necessary repairs or updates are completed to maintain the safety and performance of their BMW 650 I.

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Complaint Count

22

Recall Count

3

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2012 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2012 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2012 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2012 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2012 Score 2015 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2012 Score 2015 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2012 Score 2015 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2012 Bmw 650I

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.

Complaint:
"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."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2022-05-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal odor appeared inside the cabin of the vehicle. the contact noticed black exhaust coming from the tailpipe. the contact that that the oil tube was refilled every 80 to 100 miles. the vehicle was taken to bmw of bayside (24721 northern blvd, douglaston, ny 11362) diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle then was taken to another dealer where a diagnostic test was still pending. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v161000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2019-06-03
Complaint:
"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 warranty under their lemon law. bmw new that this engine was a troubled engine from the first dat this car was built and now bmw is not standing behind thes vehicles"
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2020-03-01
Complaint:
"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 find out the turbo charger wen out in my car causing the car to act in this un safe manner. this is a reall safety issue that bmw has on these particular engines. this matter needs o be addressed with my car please"
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2022-07-01
Complaint:
"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, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 373-5000) and bmw of murrieta (41430 auto mall pkwy, murrieta, ca 92562, (951) 200-5491). both dealers informed the contact that all repairs would be her responsibility. the manufacturer was informed and provided the same information as the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,857."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2021-06-04
Complaint:
"car burns oil and smells of engine coolant during operation and while at idle."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2021-02-02
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. while gradually accelerating, the vehicle began to overheat and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bmw of eastern north) where it was diagnosed that the electric auxiliary water pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v161000 (engine). the manufacturer stated that they could not locate the recall, but would consider reimbursement if they found the information. the failure mileage was 68,100."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2018-09-05
Complaint:
"vehicle engine (n63) loses power while in operation and goes into a drivetrain failure mode reducing enging power substantially. this is a recurring problem in the car. bmw is aware of the issue and has taken the car in to repair it 3 times. they recenly performed a customer care program to remediate the problem. but it occurred agian shortly after thet attempt. bmw made a ruling today, that they will not buyback my car nor offer any other remedy. i specifically want the nhtsa to make an official recall of this engine as it is not repaired after widespread failures for this specific engine."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2016-06-06

Recalls for the 2012 Bmw 650I

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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, cooper s countryman all4, cooper s, jcw, cooper s clubman, jcw clubman, cooper s roadster, jcw roadster, cooper s coupe, jcw coupe and rolls-royce ghost, 2011 bmw x6 hybrid and 2012 bmw 650i coupe, 650i xdrive coupe, 650i convertible and 650i xdrive convertible vehicles. the electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat."
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 notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Component(s) Involved: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING > ENGINE > GASOLINE > TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Date of incident: 2018-04-18

BMW Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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