2012 BMW 650xi
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 BMW 650xi is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2012 BMW 650xi at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 BMW 650xi recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 BMW 650xi.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 BMW 650xi common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…
NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 60
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 60.
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Bulletin B064525 · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2025This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising…
Bulletin B110614 · Engine · Mar 2025Roller Sunblind Return
Bulletin B065424 · Visibility/wiper · Jul 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT
Bulletin B540907 · Structure · May 2018CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
Bulletin B310112 · Wheels, Suspension · Apr 2018REAR VIEW CAMERA CANNOT BE CONTROLLED VIA IDRIVE: When the Parking menu is active (reverse gear selected) in the CID (Central Information Display), activation or deactivation of the rear view camera via the iDrive controller does not work.
Bulletin B661018 · Back Over Prevention · Apr 2018IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
Bulletin B840718 · Equipment · Apr 2018INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
Bulletin B621215 · Electrical System · Apr 2018Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 650XI AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.