2015 BMW 650i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 650i years
The 2015 BMW 650i has a Complaint Index of 20, the second-lowest among 6 model years, with 4 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall. Its top problem area is the Engine, but this year ranks better than 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 24 hwy
Top 2015 BMW 650i problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report a vibration felt in the driver seat, passenger seat, and center console at highway speeds, with the transmission suspected as the source.
- One owner reported wheel rims cracking, with a repaired rim cracking again within about two months.
- Another owner described the engine losing power and stalling at a red light after sudden acceleration, with the check engine light coming on right after the stall, at a median mileage of 140,000 miles.
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 4 complaints for the 2015 BMW 650i and a Complaint Index of 20, which is the second-lowest of the 6 model years with data. It ranks better than 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- What year BMW 650i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2012 and 2013 are marked Avoid with Complaint Index scores of 100 and 80. The 2015 model year has a much lower Complaint Index of 20.
- Does the 2015 BMW 650i have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 24V527000 covers the driver's front airbag, which BMW is replacing free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2015 BMW 650i?
- Engine complaints make up 50% of reported issues for the 2015 BMW 650i, with a median mileage at failure of 140,000 miles.