BMW 650 owners have reported 11 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems |
The BMW 650i gran coupe experienced a trunk release failure on 6/4/2023. The emergency release handle is in the very rear of the trunk. The only release levers to fold the seats down are also in the very rear of the trunk. The only way to access the trunk is thru a small opening behind the armrest. Read details...
Receive a "passenger restraint system" failure. BMW el cajon dealership diagnosed problem as passenger occupancy seat mat sensor. This is a very serious issue. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 650i. After the front passenger side seat heater was activated, smoke and a small fire emitted from the seat. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Read details...