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2013 BMW 650I Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 27, 2025
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 650I, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Engine933.3%
  • Fuel system725.9%
  • Powertrain (other)622.2%
  • Electrical27.4%
  • Driver assistance13.7%
  • Other / unspecified13.7%
  • Tires & wheels13.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 car was to replace the engine at a cost of $23,000.

NHTSA ID 11669655 · filed Jun 27, 2025

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 oxygen censor and a partial flush of the transfer case fluid. Did not resolve the problem, had to have transfer case replaced. $5400. It is currently in for repair as check engine light came on and car was showing a drive train malfunction alert. Using a code reader it was showing a failure of fuel injectors, 1, 2 and three. I can only imagine they are going to tell me that the catalytic converter on that side now needs replaced. Regardless of the age of the vehicle, a car with 54,000 miles on it should not require this level of repairs and failures !!

NHTSA ID 11600920 · filed Jul 10, 2024
All 9 reports naming engine

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 car was to replace the engine at a cost of $23,000.

NHTSA ID 11669655 · filed Jun 27, 2025

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 oxygen censor and a partial flush of the transfer case fluid. Did not resolve the problem, had to have transfer case replaced. $5400. It is currently in for repair as check engine light came on and car was showing a drive train malfunction alert. Using a code reader it was showing a failure of fuel injectors, 1, 2 and three. I can only imagine they are going to tell me that the catalytic converter on that side now needs replaced. Regardless of the age of the vehicle, a car with 54,000 miles on it should not require this level of repairs and failures !!

NHTSA ID 11600920 · filed Jul 10, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 car was to replace the engine at a cost of $23,000.

NHTSA ID 11669655 · filed Jun 27, 2025

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 injectors the catalytic converter needed replaced at 44,000 miles at a cost of $3,000.00. BMW will never admit to issues with their vehicles. I have owned 8 BMW's and have been through this with most of them!

NHTSA ID 11568036 · filed Jan 26, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. WHEN I WENT TO SEE THE VEHICLE, THEY HAD IT ON A LIFT. FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVERS SIDE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OTHER PARTS BURNED UP AND FUEL WAS DRIPPING WITH FUEL SMELL. THE DEALER SAID THEY NOT GOING TO FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. I WENT AHEAD AND FILE A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FIRE DAMAGE. AFTERWARD THE DIAGNOSTIC STATED FAILED FUEL INJECTORS. ALL 4 INJECTORS AT BANK 2 FAILED AND ALL 4 CYLINDERS FULL OF EXCESSIVE FUEL AND WAS MIXING WITH ENGINE OIL. INJECTORS WAS REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA DENIES FAULT OF FIRE DAMAGE.

NHTSA ID 11171421 · filed Jan 22, 2019

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 . IT'S VERY SCARY HAVING A CAR POWERING DOWN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY OR MAJOR ROADS WERE YOU HAVE HUGE TRACKER TRAILERS TRUCKS PASSING YOU BY . IT'S VERY HARD TO CUT SEVERAL LANES OF HIGHWAY IN A POWERLESS CAR IN ORDER TO GET TO SAFETY ! THIS 2013 BMW 650XI GRAND COUPE IS TERRIFYING TO DRIVE ! IT HAS LEFT ME AND MY FAMILY IN HORRIBLE SITUATIONS TO THE POINT THAT ONE WRONG MOVE AND WE CAN POSSIBLE DIE! *TR

NHTSA ID 10554585 · filed Dec 3, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

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 . IT'S VERY SCARY HAVING A CAR POWERING DOWN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY OR MAJOR ROADS WERE YOU HAVE HUGE TRACKER TRAILERS TRUCKS PASSING YOU BY . IT'S VERY HARD TO CUT SEVERAL LANES OF HIGHWAY IN A POWERLESS CAR IN ORDER TO GET TO SAFETY ! THIS 2013 BMW 650XI GRAND COUPE IS TERRIFYING TO DRIVE ! IT HAS LEFT ME AND MY FAMILY IN HORRIBLE SITUATIONS TO THE POINT THAT ONE WRONG MOVE AND WE CAN POSSIBLE DIE! *TR

NHTSA ID 10554585 · filed Dec 3, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE RUN FLAT TIRE SIDEWALL FAILED AFTER DRIVING OVER A VERY SMALL POT HOLE. THIS IS THE NINTH (9TH) TIRE TO BE REPLACED IN LESS THAN 14 MONTHS. 8 OF THE 9 WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2. BMW REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECTIVE CAR. THEY BLAMED THE GOODYEAR TIRE. I CHANGED THE ENTIRE SET OF TIRES TO BRIDGESTONE DRIVEGUARD AND A LITTLE OVER 600 MILES LATER ANOTHER TIRE FAILED. TWO OF THE FAILURES HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND A CRASH WAS LUCKILY AVERTED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CAR SPECIFIED FROM THE FACTORY WITH THESE RUN FLAT TIRES. SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH BMW AND RUN FLAT TIRES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE! BMW IS MOST INTERESTED IN SELLING A VERY EXPENSIVE INSURANCE POLICY AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL SUFFER FAILURES. THEY KNOW THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AND CHOOSE NOT TO ADDRESS IT TO INCREASE THEIR PROFITS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10654830 · filed Nov 13, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE RUN FLAT TIRE SIDEWALL FAILED AFTER DRIVING OVER A VERY SMALL POT HOLE. THIS IS THE NINTH (9TH) TIRE TO BE REPLACED IN LESS THAN 14 MONTHS. 8 OF THE 9 WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2. BMW REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECTIVE CAR. THEY BLAMED THE GOODYEAR TIRE. I CHANGED THE ENTIRE SET OF TIRES TO BRIDGESTONE DRIVEGUARD AND A LITTLE OVER 600 MILES LATER ANOTHER TIRE FAILED. TWO OF THE FAILURES HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND A CRASH WAS LUCKILY AVERTED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CAR SPECIFIED FROM THE FACTORY WITH THESE RUN FLAT TIRES. SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH BMW AND RUN FLAT TIRES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE! BMW IS MOST INTERESTED IN SELLING A VERY EXPENSIVE INSURANCE POLICY AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL SUFFER FAILURES. THEY KNOW THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AND CHOOSE NOT TO ADDRESS IT TO INCREASE THEIR PROFITS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10654830 · filed Nov 13, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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