Model year
2013 BMW 6 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 Series for 2013. Under the matched names 640I and 650I, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 22 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 650I are ENGINE (9), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (7), POWER TRAIN (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 3 complaints
- 2005 7 complaints
- 2006 5 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2012 2 complaints
- 2013 22 complaints
- 2014 13 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 1 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 11 complaints
- 2019 4 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2013. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640I | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 650I | 0 | 16 | 1 |
Recalls for 650I
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for 650I
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 650I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 640 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 640 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 640 I Gran 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 650 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 650 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 650 I Gran 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 650 I Xdrive Gran 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 650 XI 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
1 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 640i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 650i Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 640i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 650i Coupe xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 650i Convertible · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 650i Convertible xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 650i Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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