2015 BMW 650i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 BMW 650i has a complaint index of 11, the lowest among model years shown, with 4 complaints and 1 recall on file with NHTSA. It ranks 9th worst out of 10 model years tracked, meaning most other years report more problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #9 of 10 650i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 BMW 650i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (50%)
- Lane Departure1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle vibrates intermittently under the car, felt through the driver seat, passenger seat, and center console at highway speeds.
- Wheel rims crack, with one owner reporting a repaired rim cracked again within two months.
- Engine loses power and stalls at a stop, with the check engine light coming on after the stall.
- One owner needed the vehicle towed to a dealer after the engine cut out without warning.
2015 BMW 650i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2015 BMW 650i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24 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.
2015 compared with other 650i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 650i reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints for the 2015 BMW 650i, giving it a complaint index of 11, the lowest of the 650i model years with data. It ranks 9th worst out of 10 years tracked, meaning it fares better than most other years.
- What problems does the 2015 BMW 650i have?
- Owners reported engine stalling and loss of power, an intermittent vibration felt at highway speeds, a cracked wheel rim, and a lane departure system issue. Engine complaints made up half of all reports for this year, with a median mileage of 140,000 at failure.
- Does the 2015 BMW 650i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 650i, campaign 24V527000, covering a driver's front airbag replacement. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW 650i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, along with 2006 and 2012. The 2015 model year is not rated Avoid.
- How much does the 2015 BMW 650i cost to fuel?
- EPA rates the 2015 BMW 650i at 19.5 mpg combined (16.5 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100.