2013 BMW 640i reliability
The 2013 BMW 640i has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 640i years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Electrical system (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).
The 2012 640i has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 7 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 BMW 640i. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (6 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"WARNING LIGHT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS NOT WORKING"
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"ON 9/27/19 I LEFT THE GAS STATION WITH FULL TANK OF GAS AND STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A BUSY ROAD IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE LIGHT CHANGED GREEN MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. I PUT…"
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"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 640I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT AUTO ECONO RESTART AND HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW JACKSONVILLE (9875…"
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"CAN NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK CAR FROM WITHIN OR OUT. REPLACED DOOR ACTUATOR ON A DRIVER SIDE WHICH DID NOT SOLVE A PROBLEM."
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"AFTER WORK (~ 5:30 PM, PST) WHILE DRIVING, I FLIPPED MY SUN VISOR TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM THE SUN. AS THE VISOR WAS BEING FLIPPED, THE VISOR FELL OUT OF ITS HINGE AND LOST ALL VISIBILITY. LOST ALL VISIBILITY. PANICKED…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 640 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 BMW 640 I C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 BMW 640 I Gran 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i convertible | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| 640i Coupe | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $3050 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2015 BMW 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe vehicles (among other BMW models): dealers replace the driver's front air bag free of charge. Confirm whether a given 640i VIN is included; the campaign spans multiple BMW model lines.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 BMW 640i reliable?
The 2013 BMW 640i has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 640i years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 BMW 640i?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Electrical system (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).
Is the 2013 BMW 640i more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 640i has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 7 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.
Has the 2013 BMW 640i been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 BMW 640i.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 BMW 640i?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2013 BMW 640i with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 BMW 640i get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 BMW 640i is 24.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a US BMW 640i use?
0W-30 With filter, about 6.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW 640i?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20 and rear 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 640i?
Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2015 BMW 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe vehicles (among other BMW models): dealers replace the driver's front air bag free of charge. Confirm whether a given 640i VIN is included; the campaign spans multiple BMW model lines.