2015 BMW 650i recalls and problems

The 2015 BMW 650i has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 BMW 650i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 BMW 650i recalls

Recall 24V-527: Air Bags

Reported Jul 11, 2024 · 1,145 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2015 BMW 650i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Wheels	1
Engine	1
Unknown or Other	1
Lane Departure	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 33,220 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 BMW 650i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 140,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 650I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle accelerated and then lost motive power. There was no warning prior to the failure; however, the engine light illuminated immediately after the vehicle stalled, and the contact was able to coast to safety. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Wheels · at 33,220 miles · reported Apr 14, 2019

Rim's cracking I purchased this car in august of 2018 according to the odometer in had just a little more than 28000 miles other than the rims I've been very please with the car I took the car back to the place where I purchased it they access the damages and said that they could be repaired less than 2 months later after the repair one of them has cracked again the cracks was on the back side of the rim I have also discovered that on one of them there's a crack on the spoke and that's what prompted me to file this complaint I've had problems with 3 out of 4 rams that I know of. I'm seriously…

Power Train · at 9,000 miles · reported Mar 14, 2018

Vehicle is exhibiting an intermittent vibration that appears to be coming from under the vehicle and can be felt in both the driver, passenger seat and center console while driving at highway speeds. Took vehicle in to the dealer to diagnose problem. General manager as well as shop foreman drove vehicle to confirm abnormal vibration and scheduled service. After several attempts at diagnosing problem, I was told that the vibration is normal with this model. There are two problems wrong with that answer, 1) if this is a normal vibration, then why attempt to diagnose the issue in the first place?…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 BMW 650i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 650i: 24V-527 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 BMW 650i?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by wheels (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 33,220 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.