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2015 BMW 650i reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 BMW 650i has 4 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 650i years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Inflator.

2012 BMW 650i
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Complaints

4

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (1 of 4), then Engine and engine cooling (1) and Lane departure (1).

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 650i has 6 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

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 2015 BMW 650i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2024-07-11 · NHTSA campaign 24V527000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (4 total)

Engine
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Lane departure
1
Powertrain
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12018120191202212026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2015 BMW 650I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle accelerated and then lost motive power. There was no warning prior to the failure; however, the engine light…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-08-17
  • "RIM'S CRACKING I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN AUGUST OF 2018 ACCORDING TO THE ODOMETER IN HAD JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN 28000 MILES OTHER THAN THE RIMS I'VE BEEN VERY PLEASE WITH THE CAR I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE I…"
    Wheels · filed 2019-04-14
  • "VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT VIBRATION THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND CAN BE FELT IN BOTH THE DRIVER, PASSENGER SEAT AND CENTER CONSOLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO…"
    Powertrain · filed 2018-03-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 BMW 650I 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 BMW 650I 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 BMW 650I C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 BMW 650I Xdrive 4 DR AWD 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
650i convertible 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $4000
650i Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $4000
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $4000
650i xDrive convertible 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

F06/F12/F13 6 Series, 2012–2019
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 BMW 650i reliable?

The 2015 BMW 650i has 4 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 650i years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Inflator.

What are common problems with a 2015 BMW 650i?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (1 of 4), then Engine and engine cooling (1) and Lane departure (1).

Is the 2015 BMW 650i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 650i has 6 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

Has the 2015 BMW 650i been recalled?

The 2015 BMW 650i has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 BMW 650i?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2015 BMW 650i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 BMW 650i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 BMW 650i is 19.5 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 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.