There are no safety recalls for the 2013 BMW 650i, but owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 BMW 650i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 9 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2013 BMW 650i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Jun 27, 2025
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 resolve issues. Approximately $15,000.00 in repairs over the last 20k miles. This particular engine is known to have issues with excessive oil consumption. I had the same issues with a 2012 BMW 550GT which at 102,000 miles I was forced to get rid of the vehicle as BMW told me the only way to fix the…
Engine · reported Jul 10, 2024
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. The dealership replaced the…
Engine · reported Jan 26, 2024
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 transfer case and that was not done )and recalibrated transfer box. Replaced O2 Sensor as well. Repairs did not solve the issue, slight improvement but stuttering continues. Now they say that to resolve this the transfer case would need replaced !! This car has 52,000 miles on it! Due to the failing fuel…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Aug 4, 2021
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 fuel is not being burned. A short time after leaving dealership the check engine light came on (less than . Now I have a bad catalytic converter, BMW states that is not covered as a related repair because it was not done at the time of the fuel injector repair?? The catalytic converter is covered for 8…
Engine · at 92,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2020
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. The car is now at 92k miles and is rough idling and misfiring…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 BMW 650i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 BMW 650i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW 650i?
Owners report engine problems most often (9 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.