2013 BMW 650I Gran problems

“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 which at 102,000 miles I was forced to get rid of the vehicle as BMW told me the only way to fix the car was to replace the engine at a cost of $23,000.”

“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 warranty!!!! At 51,875 miles, problem had existed for several thousand miles. The dealership replaced the oxygen censor and a partial flush of the transfer case fluid. Did not resolve the problem, had to have transfer case replaced. $5400. It is currently in for repair as check engine light came on and car was showing a drive train malfunction alert. Using a code reader it was showing a failure of fuel injectors, 1, 2 and three. I can only imagine they are going to tell me that the catalytic converter on that side now needs replaced. Regardless of the age of the vehicle, a car with 54,000 miles on it should not require this level of repairs and failures !!”

“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 this the transfer case would need replaced !! This car has 52,000 miles on it! Due to the failing fuel injectors the catalytic converter needed replaced at 44,000 miles at a cost of $3,000.00. BMW will never admit to issues with their vehicles. I have owned 8 BMW's and have been through this with most of them!”

“I WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKING AND VIBRATING AND SMOKING LIKE HELL. VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAYED STATED DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTIONS DRIVE MODERATELY. I CALL UP THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHICH WAS LIKE 2 MILES AWAY. WHEN I REACH TO THE DEALER LOCATION I SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TAKE THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAID THEY ARE GOING TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT'S THE PROBLEM. 2 DAYS LATER THE DEALER CALLED ME TO COME DOWN AND LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT TO SEE THE VEHICLE, THEY HAD IT ON A LIFT. FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVERS SIDE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OTHER PARTS BURNED UP AND FUEL WAS DRIPPING WITH FUEL SMELL. THE DEALER SAID THEY NOT GOING TO FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. I WENT AHEAD AND FILE A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FIRE DAMAGE. AFTERWARD THE DIAGNOSTIC STATED FAILED FUEL INJECTORS. ALL 4 INJECTORS AT BANK 2 FAILED AND ALL 4 CYLINDERS FULL OF EXCESSIVE FUEL AND WAS MIXING WITH ENGINE OIL. INJECTORS WAS REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA DENIES FAULT OF FIRE DAMAGE.”

“THE RUN FLAT TIRE SIDEWALL FAILED AFTER DRIVING OVER A VERY SMALL POT HOLE. THIS IS THE NINTH (9TH) TIRE TO BE REPLACED IN LESS THAN 14 MONTHS. 8 OF THE 9 WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2. BMW REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECTIVE CAR. THEY BLAMED THE GOODYEAR TIRE. I CHANGED THE ENTIRE SET OF TIRES TO BRIDGESTONE DRIVEGUARD AND A LITTLE OVER 600 MILES LATER ANOTHER TIRE FAILED. TWO OF THE FAILURES HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND A CRASH WAS LUCKILY AVERTED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CAR SPECIFIED FROM THE FACTORY WITH THESE RUN FLAT TIRES. SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH BMW AND RUN FLAT TIRES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE! BMW IS MOST INTERESTED IN SELLING A VERY EXPENSIVE INSURANCE POLICY AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL SUFFER FAILURES. THEY KNOW THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AND CHOOSE NOT TO ADDRESS IT TO INCREASE THEIR PROFITS. *TR”