2013 BMW 650iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW 650i, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2013 BMW 650i has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2013 BMW 650i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2013 vs. every other 650i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 650i median. How we score
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2013 BMW 650i safety ratings
2013 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 BMW 650i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 650i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
BMW issues a customer care package regarding issues with the fuel injectors. I originally had to have #8 injector replaced. Shortly after leaving dealership the check engine light came on. To find out now that the catalytic converter on that side of the engine needed replaced ($3400) which they…
Due to ongoing issues with the BMW N--63 engine which is known for excessive oil use! They claim that one quart per 750-1000 miles is normal ???Car now stutters on acceleration, BMW serviced the vehicle, changing transfer case fluid ( All fluid was not able to be exchanged without removing the…
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