YearToAvoid

2014 BMW 650i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

44/100

#6 most-complained of 10 650i years

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

The 2014 BMW 650i has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 44 out of 100 — #6 highest of 10 650i model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints, 33% of the total).

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
16.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2014 BMW 650i problems

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

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (33%)
  2. Brakes1 (17%)
  3. Engine1 (17%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (17%)
  5. Other1 (17%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (17%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
2014 BMW 650i complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2014Jun 2015Sep 2019Jul 2020Apr 2021Sep 2023
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Sep 2023; peak Sep 2019 (3).

2014 BMW 650i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 BMW 650i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
19.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,100
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.

2014 compared with other 650i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002006200720082009201020122013201420152017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid8920217
2013Caution6716019
2014Good446019.5
2015No verdict114119.5
2017No verdict01119

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW 650i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 BMW 650i ranks #6 of 10 among 650i model years (Complaint Index 44/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 650i?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 51,970 miles.
Does the 2014 BMW 650i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 BMW 650i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 BMW 650i?
EPA rates the 2014 BMW 650i at 19.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.