2008 BMW 650i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2008 BMW 650i has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 56 out of 100 — #5 highest of 10 650i model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #5 of 10 650i years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2008 BMW 650i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (50%)
- Engine2 (33%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2008 BMW 650i recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 compared with other 650i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 BMW 650i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 BMW 650i ranks #5 of 10 among 650i model years (Complaint Index 56/100, verdict: Caution). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 650i?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 105,965 miles.
- Does the 2008 BMW 650i have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 BMW 650i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.