2013 Bmw 650i: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
37.5
Severity index
Severity index 37.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 | 56.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 43.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 37.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 12.5% |
| TIRES | 1 | 6.2% |
| WHEELS | 1 | 6.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 9 of 16 complaints (56.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.