YearToAvoid

2008 BMW 650i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

56/100

#5 most-complained of 10 650i years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

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.

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2008 BMW 650i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (50%)
  2. Engine2 (33%)
  3. Fuel System1 (17%)
  4. Structure & Body1 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
2008 BMW 650i complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2019Sep 2019Jan 2020Sep 2020May 2022
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to May 2022; peak Feb 2019 (4).

2008 BMW 650i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 compared with other 650i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002006200720082009201020122013201420152017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006Avoid78201—
2007Avoid100221—
2008Caution5660—
2009No verdict2240—
2010Good3350—

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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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.