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2013 BMW 650i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#2 most-complained of 6 650i years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 BMW 650i has a complaint index of 80, ranked 2nd worst among 6 model years, with a verdict of Avoid relative to other 650i years. Owners reported 16 complaints, mostly Engine (10) and Fuel System (7) issues, with one fire and no recalls.

Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16.5 city / 24 hwy

Top 2013 BMW 650i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine10 (63%)
  2. Fuel System7 (44%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain6 (38%)
  4. Electrical System2 (13%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle shakes and vibrates suddenly while driving, followed by an immediate loss of power and stalling.
  • Dashboard and iDrive display show a drivetrain malfunction warning telling the driver to drive moderately.
  • Engine loses power and the vehicle cannot accelerate past a low speed before shutting down entirely.
  • Car stumbles or stalls after slowing down from highway speed, sometimes accompanied by fuel system warning lights.
  • Electrical malfunction reported alongside shaking, vibrating, and smoke coming from the front of the vehicle.
  • Run-flat tire sidewall failures occurred repeatedly, requiring multiple tire replacements in a short period.
2013 BMW 650i complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2013May 2015Jun 2017Dec 2017May 2018Apr 2019Aug 2021Jul 2024
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jun 2025; peak May 2018 (3).

2013 BMW 650i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 BMW 650i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other 650i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020122013201420152017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Good4050—
2012Avoid10020217
2013Avoid8016019
2014Caution606019.5
2015No verdict204119.5

All BMW 650i years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 BMW 650i reliable?
Compared to other 650i model years, the 2013 ranks 2nd worst out of 6 years tracked, with a complaint index of 80 and 16 NHTSA complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2013 BMW 650i?
Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 63% of complaints (10 of 16), with a median failure mileage of 12,300 miles.
Does the 2013 BMW 650i have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2013 BMW 650i, though other years like 2012, 2015, and 2017 do have recalls.
How does the 2013 650i compare to other years?
The 2012 650i has the worst complaint index at 100 with 20 complaints and 2 recalls, while the 2010 has the best index at 40 with a Good verdict.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.