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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 400
- Power to weight
- 0.091 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.08
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,387 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 22
- Reported injuries
- 1
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE42%
- SEATS10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
- AIR BAGS6%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
- SEAT BELTS6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 31 total.
BMW 650i: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
229 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jan 16, 2024VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSB510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Jun 1, 2023WHEELSB340914
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving. The following DSC fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718 and/or 48071B They cannot be cleared, even though the wheel speed sensors work correctly and no problem can be found with the wiring harness.
May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
May 1, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALB010122
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a Class Action Settlement Service Campaign benefits that are now available.
Oct 1, 2022AIR BAGSB650414
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
May 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSIB651312
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map N
Mar 1, 2022ENGINEB111614
This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule.
- and 221 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.