Most common 2007 BMW 650i problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 650i complaints by model year
Best 650i years: 2008, 2010, 2014. Years to avoid: 2012, 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
2007 BMW 650i recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
Remedy: Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2007. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
What 2007 BMW 650i owners say
Air bags
November 2019 I was driving down north tryon an my car just shut down out of no where, and I also have a coolant problem . My contact # is [redacted].
As a result of the car accident the driver of the car was severely injured and the passenger passed away, because the airbags did not open. The police report and the independent experts have confirmed that the BMW m6 model cars have factory defect and the airbags in most of the cases do not open. We have addressed the BMW group as well as BMW dealer company, where the vehicle was purchased, but they simply ignore our inquery. Please advise who can we contact in this case. Thanks you in advance.
Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 650i. While parked, the positive wires in the vehicle caught fire. It was unknown how the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
My bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module
Brakes
On a routine check, my 2007 BMW 650i was diagnosed to have an oil leak from the brake vacuum pump. This leak progressed until one day the smell of burning oil was encountered for a few seconds. I was told replacement would be 1000 dollars; thus I looked to buy and replace the part myself. However, upon searching for the part, I came across recall no. 10v-446, as apparently many 6 and 7-series have experienced a vacuum pump leak. Even though my car (e63) fit the recall dates, I was told by my dealer and BMW north America that since my engine was n62tu and not n62t, it would not be covered. This is quite remarkable considering this vacuum pump leak is precisely the issue I have been dealing with over the last year and the brake vacuum pump/lining in this engine model has exactly the same parts and setup as the recalled system and in my view, should thus be covered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 650i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the power assist brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to drive the vehicle and when arriving at his destination, he noticed that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 94,500.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 BMW 650i a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 650i rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the 650i at the same age. It is one of the 650i years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW 650i?
The air bags — 5 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the electrical system (5) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 650i have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 BMW 650i, the most recent from October 12, 2007 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 650i?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2010 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2007 and 2013. See the full BMW 650i years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 650i problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 37% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.