2013 BMW 650I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 650I years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 650I. That ranks 4th out of 12 650I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 56%), typically at around 28,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner 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 650I 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 | 9 | 56% | 28,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 44% | 36,026 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 38% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 226 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 9,545 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 9,545 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 650I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 BMW 650I.
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.
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…
BMW voluntarily came out with an extended warranty for faulty fuel injectors (not a recall). Warning of drive train malfunction came on, vehicle would barely run. Dealer determined that #8 fuel injector was the problem and was replaced. The fuel injection shuts down during DT malfunction so all…
I've had several problems with this car, which have been quite disappointing. Drivetrain malfunction light popped up just around 52k miles, it had a rough idle, multiple cylinder misfires and would go limp often. Went to the dealership in kalamazoo, michigan, where they told me after diagnostics…
Other BMW 650I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 650I | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 650I | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 650I | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 650I | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 650I | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 650I | 20 | 2 |
| 2010 650I | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 650I | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 650I | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 650I | 22 | 1 |
| 2006 650I | 20 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 650I?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 650I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 BMW 650I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 650I model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.