2013 BMW 640I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 640I years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 640I. That ranks 2nd out of 8 640I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 71,519 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 640I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 50% | 71,519 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 71,519 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 71,519 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 29,532 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 71,519 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 640I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 BMW 640I.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Warning light that the front passenger airbag was not working
On 9/27/19 i left the gas station with full tank of gas and stopped at a red light on a busy road in rush hour traffic. The light changed green my vehicle shut off and would not restart creating a safety hazard. I put the gear in neutral and pushed out of the road. A light came on "auto start/stop…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 640I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT AUTO ECONO RESTART AND HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW JACKSONVILLE (9875 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, [redacted]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND BRAKES…
Can not lock or unlock car from within or out. Replaced door actuator on a driver side which did not solve a problem.
After work (~ 5:30 pm, pst) while driving, i flipped my sun visor to protect myself from the sun. As the visor was being flipped, the visor fell out of its hinge and lost all visibility. Lost all visibility. Panicked and slammed on the breaks. Almost rear ended as i could hear the car slamming on…
Other BMW 640I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 640I | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 640I | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 640I | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 640I | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 640I | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 640I | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 640I | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 640I?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 640I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 BMW 640I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 640I model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.