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BMW 650i Gran Coupe

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

128

Active records

Recalls

15

Active records

TSBs

539

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

5

Crashes

3

Fires

10

Top reported issues — BMW 650i Gran Coupe

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Operating state

34

Reporting mechanism

33

Condition issue

28

Safety restraint issue

24

Engine behavior

23

Performance issue

23

Fluid issue

19

Thermal issue

19

Vibration/harshness

15

Access/entry issue

10

Electrical issue

9

Braking behavior

8

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

8

Smell

5

Steering behavior

5

Noise

4

Safety restraint behavior

4

Infotainment behavior

3

Starting behavior

3

Driver assistance issue

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Lighting behavior

1

Recent change

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 BMW 650I

Filed Jun 27, 2025


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 over the last 20k miles. This particular engine is known to have issues with excessive oil consumption. I had the same issues with a 2012 BMW 550GT…

2010 BMW 650I

Filed Jun 9, 2025


The contact owns a 2010 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with the engine malfunction message displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the VANOS system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

2013 BMW 650I

Filed Jul 10, 2024


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 was most likely caused by the excess fuel being passed through. The car had 38,558 miles on it at the time but was two months passed the 8 year…

2013 BMW 650I

Filed Jan 26, 2024


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 transfer box. Replaced O2 Sensor as well. Repairs did not solve the issue, slight improvement but stuttering continues. Now they say that to resolve…

2014 BMW 650I

Filed Sep 8, 2023


The contact owns a 2014 BMW 650I. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open as needed. The contact stated that the central locking system and key failed to unlock the doors. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger’s side door. Additionally, both doors became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuse was faulty. The number 14 and 15 fuses were…

2017 BMW 650I

Filed Jun 10, 2023


The BMW 650i Gran Coupe experienced a trunk release failure on 6/4/2023. The emergency release handle is in the very rear of the trunk. The only release levers to fold the seats down are also in the very rear of the trunk. The only way to access the trunk is thru a small opening behind the armrest. With a loaded trunk there is no reasonable way to open the trunk once the electronic release system has failed. This can be very dangerous, for example, medication locked inside the trunk and…

2012 BMW 650I

Filed Jan 4, 2023


While at complete stop engine shut off with no warning lights on dash board. BMW dealer related they do not know what is wrong with engine.

2012 BMW 650I

Filed Oct 13, 2022


The contact owns a 2012 BMW 650 XI. The contact stated that both the front driver and front passenger seat belts would fail to retract upon disengagement. The contact stated that the seat belts would need to be pushed back manually into place by the occupants after use. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and was no longer covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…

2008 BMW 650I

Filed May 4, 2022


The contact owns a 2008 BMW 650I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking oil and the engine oil seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. Additionally, the vehicle had lost power while on the road causing the…

2007 BMW 650I

Filed Apr 9, 2022


Fire

My bmw start smoking from the inside then caught on fire it was a electric fire on the light module

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