BMW 650i years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW 650i years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (16 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2012 at 0 (from 20 complaints), and 2014 at 1 (from 6 complaints). On the 2013 BMW 650i, 3 of 16 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
BMW 650i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 650i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20.5 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19.5 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 18.7 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19.2 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 4 | 1 | Engine and engine cooling | 19.5 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 1 | 6 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | 19.5 |
| 2013 → Most | 1 | 16 | 0 | Engine | 19 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 20 | 2 | Engine | 17.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 10 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2015 BMW 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe vehicles (among other BMW models listed in the campaign): the driver's front air bag will be replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters for this campaign were mailed in September 2024. Confirm applicability by VIN; the campaign unit total spans multiple BMW lines.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 650i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2012 at 0 (from 20 complaints), and 2014 at 1 (from 6 complaints).
Which BMW 650i year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (16 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 BMW 650i, 3 of 16 complaints name Engine.
How do BMW 650i owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW 650i years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does a US BMW 650i use?
0W-30 With filter, about 10 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW 650i?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20 and rear 245/40R19, 245/35R20, 275/35R19, 275/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 650i?
Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2015 BMW 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe vehicles (among other BMW models listed in the campaign): the driver's front air bag will be replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters for this campaign were mailed in September 2024. Confirm applicability by VIN; the campaign unit total spans multiple BMW lines.