YearToAvoid

2009 BMW 650i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

22/100

#8 most-complained of 10 650i years

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

The 2009 BMW 650i has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 22 out of 100 — #8 highest of 10 650i model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 25% of the total).

Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2009 BMW 650i problems

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

  1. Airbags1 (25%)
  2. Electrical System1 (25%)
  3. Steering1 (25%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
2009 BMW 650i complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2012Jun 2014Sep 2016Nov 2017
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Nov 2017; peak Jun 2014 (2).

2009 BMW 650i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 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
2007Avoid100221—
2008Caution5660—
2009No verdict2240—
2010Good3350—
2012Avoid8920217

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 BMW 650i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 BMW 650i ranks #8 of 10 among 650i model years (Complaint Index 22/100). It has 4 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 2009 BMW 650i?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 21,500 miles.
Does the 2009 BMW 650i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 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.