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2012 BMW 650I engine problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 BMW 650I60% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Engine complaints
60%
share of all complaints
67,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • While at complete stop engine shut off with no warning lights on dash board. BMW dealer related they do not know what is wrong with engine.

    filed Jan 4, 2023

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal odor appeared inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed black exhaust coming from the tailpipe. The contact that that the oil tube was refilled every 80 to 100 miles. The vehicle…

    filed Oct 20, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing…

    B111614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2022
All 2012 BMW 650I TSBs →

Engine problems in other 650I years

YearReportsShare
2007 650I15%
650I engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.