Power Train Problems of BMW 650

BMW 650 owners have reported 13 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 650


Recently reported Power Train problems of BMW 650

The Power Train problem

Presently this vehicle has 57,000 miles on it. It began having issues with a drivetrain malfunction warning back in 2021. Reported on complaint # 11427753. To date I have had to have fuel injectors replaced, a catalytic converter, the transfer case, two high pressure fuel pumps and an O2 sensor to   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle was shifting gears by itself causing a load noise and shaking the vehicle. The contact was able drive the vehicle home. The dealer has not been contacted.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

I have a problem with the transmission of this vehicle, and it is dangerous. . . . Example is when I was at a stop sign for example, and I would accelerate to navigate the intersection the gear would jump into neutral for no reason, and leave me stuck in the intersection, any oncoming vehicle could   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

I was driving on interstate 95 from washington DC to richmond, va at about 65-75 mph. At around the kings dominion exit, I attempted to accelerate in order to get into a slower lane to let faster traffic pass. That's when I notice the rpm's went up to 8x1000 and the car was not accelerating.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

During routine service last month, local BMW dealer found the drive shaft rear guibo/flexible disc was cracking and recommended immediate action. It's the same problem as was recalled on other BMW models (see recall campaign 17v-067).   Read details...




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