BMW 650i problems and complaints, 2012 to 2013

36 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls across 2 model years, 2012 to 2013. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

36complaints
2recalls
0reported crashes
3reported fires
1reported injuries

Which BMW 650i years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the BMW 650i, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2013	16	0	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2012	20	2	0	1	Few red flags	Engine

Recalls (2)

Engine · 18V248000 · Apr 2018 · model year 2012
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 16V746000 · Oct 2016 · model year 2012
The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.