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Fuel systemPart report

2013 BMW 650I Fuel system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
44%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
36,026miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 BMW 650I, 44% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,026 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“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 miles

“Driving 20 mins at 65-70 MPH, upon coming to a stop or slowing down car vibrates and stumbles,warning lights appear.. Fuel system, drive train malfunctions lights come on vehicle display and car shuts loses power. Only allowing to coast or become dead in the road.very hard to clear lanes of traffic due to lose of power steering.car unable to move or start.”

NHTSA complaint #11056057, filed 2017-12, 25 miles

“Prior to 4/3/2018 on approximately 4 different occasions, the vehicle started and idled rough. Engine was turned off and re-started and ran smooth. On 4/3/2018 the vehicle stalled while driving and in traffic and would not restart. All engine power was lost (no power steering, no forward motion) but all electrical functions were ok. Towed car to Bmw dealer where they found (2) high pressure and (1) low pressure fuel pump failures which were replaced under extended warranty. No other issues were discovered through the inspection and repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11097592, filed 2018-05, 72,000 miles

“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 would not provide any assistance on, even though it was most likely caused by the excess fuel being passed through. The car had 38,558 miles on it at the time but was two months passed the 8 year warranty!!!! At 51,875 miles, problem had existed for several thousand miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11600920, filed 2024-07

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013744%
2012210%
2008117%
200615%

Other parts of the 2013 BMW 650I

Engine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 650I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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