2010 BMW 6 Series 650i
WBAEA5C58ACV93417
Vehicle history report for the 2010 BMW 6 Series 650i (VIN WBAEA5C58ACV93417). White, coupe, 4.8L 8-cyl 360 hp, gasoline. 42,082 mi reported. Registered in Ca. 2 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CON…
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Campaign #12V126000 · 26/03/2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA Campaign #10V446000 · 01/10/2010We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 BMW 6 Series, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 5
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2010 BMW 6 Series.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with the engine malfunction message displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the VANOS system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; how…
NHTSA ODI #11665843ENGINE
Valve stem seal issue. Car burns excessive oil. More than a quart every several 100 miles. The issue seems to be consistent across this engine model number N62. My vin number is [XXX] and as a multiple BMW owner, I think BMW should recall and fix all BMWs with these issues that are appear to be a manufacturing defect. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDA…
NHTSA ODI #11418686UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2010 650I BMW THE RECALL NUMBER IS 10V4466000 FOR THE BRAKE VACUMM PUMP LEAKING OIL AND UPON SPEAKING WITH SOMEONE AT THE BMW 800 NUMBER THEY INDICATED THAT THIS ISSUE WAS VIN NUMBER SPECIFIC. MY ARGUMENT AGAINST THIS ISSUE IS THAT IF IT WAS A VIN SPECIFIC ISSUE BUT OTHER VEHICLES IN THAT SAME YEAR ARE AFFECTED THEN WHY WOULD THIS NO…
NHTSA ODI #10904710AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
WARNING LIGHT "PASSENGER RESTRAINING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". VERY SERIOUS FAILURE AND DIRECT IMPACT TO PASSENGER SAFETY. SANTA MONICA BMW REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT IT WITHOUT CHARGING $330 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. REFUSED TO REPAIR. REFUSED TO WORK WITH 3RD PARTY EXTENDED WARRANTY INSURER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606366ENGINE
SUFFERED SUDDEN ENGINE STALL IN AN EXPRESSWAY WITH NO APPARENT EXPLANATION OR REASON LAST MONTH. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER AND AFTER LIMPING TO A SAFE PLACE AND TURNING THE MOTOR OFF, RESTING FOR A WHILE, IT RESTARTED. I HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED DURING ITS ANNUAL OIL CHANGE AND THE DEALER …
NHTSA ODI #10585472
