2013 BMW 650I Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,650miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW 650I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW 650I. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,650 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 395 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 57 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine9 56%
- Fuel system7 44%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Tires1 6.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.3%
- Wheels1 6.3%
Example complaints
Engine: “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 they were not sure what the problem was but it could have been the coils/spark plugs. Changed out both of those and it ran good for a couple months. 58k miles, 65kmiles , 70k miles and now 85-90k miles all have had this drivetrain problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352501, filed 2020-09, 92,000 milesFuel system: “I was driving and the vehicle started to shaking and vibrating and smoking like hell. Vehicle information displayed stated drive train malfunctions drive moderately. I call up the dealer and they advised me to drive the vehicle to the dealer which was like 2 miles away. When I reach to the dealer location I see smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer take the vehicle and they said they are going to run a diagnostic test on the vehicle to see what's the problem. 2 days later the dealer called me to come down and look at the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171421, filed 2019-01, 52 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “While driving, suddenly the car will start shaking with immediate loss of power and the engine light comes on. The main screen displays drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center during the malfunction the car has significant shaking, loses nearly most power and the car must come to an immediate stop andthe engine needs to be turned off. Bmw does not have a fix to resolve the issue and every time it happens they replace different parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074080, filed 2018-02, 65,000 milesElectrical system: “So the issue I'm experiencing happens while in motion randomly (driving) with my 2013 Bmw 650 xi grand coupe. ! As I'm driving , the dash board and the Bmw idrive displays all major malfunctions with my 2013 Bmw 650xi grand coupe . Then my Bmw proceeds to shake , slows down and then your unable to accelerate pass 20-30 MPH. Within a min the entire car shuts down. It's very hard to steer once it shuts down because the car battery is completely dead & unable to give it a boost . …”
NHTSA complaint #10554585, filed 2013-12, 400 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 47,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2013 BMW 650I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Convertible RWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 650i Convertible xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 650i Coupe RWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 650i Coupe xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 650i Gran Coupe RWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 BMW 650I in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 395 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11028000Jan 21, 2026Engine. N63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10239605Jun 1, 2023Wheels. The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving. The following DSC fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718 and/or 48071B They…
- 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10238062May 1, 2023Equipment. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren…
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For…
- 10230716Dec 1, 2022Equipment. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren…
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022Lane departure, Seats, Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front…
- 10214990May 1, 2022Electrical system. The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT…
Other model years of the BMW 650I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 51,970 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 16 | 19,650 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Rising |
| 2012 | 20 | 51,200 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 5 | 44,176 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 105,965 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 22 | 60,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 20 | 79,999 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 BMW 650I have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW 650I as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 BMW 650I is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.
Has the 2013 BMW 650I been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW 650I get?
The EPA rates the 2013 BMW 650I (650i Convertible, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 BMW 650I reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,650 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 47,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.