2013 Bmw 650i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Engine (3)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (395)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-01-21 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
n63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Wheels 2023-06-01 · B340914 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the dynamic stability control (dsc) warning light comes on while driving. the following dsc fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718 and/or 48071b they cannot be cleared, even though the wheel speed sensors work correctly and no problem can be found
Electrical System 2023-05-01 · B651523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-05-01 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: isley, et al. v. bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft and bmw of north america, llc. the settlement benefits are effective and availa
Showing the 6 most recent of 395 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-27 · Power Train“presently this vehicle has 57,000 miles on it. it began having issues with a drivetrain malfunction warning back in 2021. reported on complaint # 11427753. to date i have had to have fuel injectors replaced, a catalytic converter, the transfer case, two high pressure fuel pumps and an o2 sensor to resolve issues. approximately $15,000.00 in repairs…”
2024-07-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“bmw issues a customer care package regarding issues with the fuel injectors. i originally had to have #8 injector replaced. shortly after leaving dealership the check engine light came on. to find out now that the catalytic converter on that side of the engine needed replaced ($3400) which they would not provide any assistance on, even though it wa…”
2024-01-26 · Power Train“due to ongoing issues with the bmw n--63 engine which is known for excessive oil use! they claim that one quart per 750-1000 miles is normal ???car now stutters on acceleration, bmw serviced the vehicle, changing transfer case fluid ( all fluid was not able to be exchanged without removing the transfer case and that was not done )and recalibrated t…”
2021-08-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“bmw voluntarily came out with an extended warranty for faulty fuel injectors (not a recall). warning of drive train malfunction came on, vehicle would barely run. dealer determined that #8 fuel injector was the problem and was replaced. the fuel injection shuts down during dt malfunction so all fuel is not being burned. a short time after leaving …”
2020-09-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 92,000 mi“i've had several problems with this car, which have been quite disappointing. drivetrain malfunction light popped up just around 52k miles, it had a rough idle, multiple cylinder misfires and would go limp often. went to the dealership in kalamazoo, michigan, where they told me after diagnostics they were not sure what the problem was but it could …”
2019-04-16 · Engine · 44,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 650i. while the vehicle was stopped in traffic, the drive train malfunction warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle seized in moving traffic. the contact was unable to shift the vehicle into the forward or reverse gears. the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was towed to passport bmw (…”
2019-01-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 52 mi · 🔥 fire“i was driving and the vehicle started to shaking and vibrating and smoking like hell. vehicle information displayed stated drive train malfunctions drive moderately. i call up the dealer and they advised me to drive the vehicle to the dealer which was like 2 miles away. when i reach to the dealer location i see smoke coming from the front of the v…”
2018-05-23 · Power Train · 72,000 mi“prior to 4/3/2018 on approximately 4 different occasions, the vehicle started and idled rough. engine was turned off and re-started and ran smooth. on 4/3/2018 the vehicle stalled while driving and in traffic and would not restart. all engine power was lost (no power steering, no forward motion) but all electrical functions were ok. towed car to bm…”
2018-02-21 · Power Train · 65,000 mi“while driving, suddenly the car will start shaking with immediate loss of power and the engine light comes on. the main screen displays "drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. maximum drivetrain output not available. consult service center" during the malfunction the car has significant shaking, loses nearly most power and the car must come t…”
2017-12-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 25 mi“driving 20 mins at 65-70 mph, upon coming to a stop or slowing down car vibrates and stumbles,warning lights appear.. fuel system, drive train malfunctions lights come on vehicle display and car shuts loses power. only allowing to coast or become dead in the road.very hard to clear lanes of traffic due to lose of power steering.car unable to move o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.