NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 BMW 650I Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 BMW 650I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW 650I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 BMW 650I owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 650I, describing incidents dated January 26, 2018 to August 13, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Lane Departure 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11757401 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2015 BMW 650I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle accelerated and then lost motive power. There was no warning prior to the failure; however, the engine light illuminated immediately after the vehicle stalled, and the contact was able to…

  • ODI #11448242 · Filed

    Unknown

  • ODI #11196146 · Filed

    RIM'S CRACKING I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN AUGUST OF 2018 ACCORDING TO THE ODOMETER IN HAD JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN 28000 MILES OTHER THAN THE RIMS I'VE BEEN VERY PLEASE WITH THE CAR I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY ACCESS THE DAMAGES AND SAID THAT THEY COULD BE REPAIRED LESS…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 BMW 650I in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #24V527000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,145 vehicles

Repair completion: 43.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 6, 2024

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other BMW 650I model years

Check your 2015 BMW 650I VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW 650I at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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