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2013 BMW 750i reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 BMW 750i holds 7 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 750i years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Exterior lighting.

2012 BMW 750i
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Complaints

7

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (4 of 7), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Electrical system (1).

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 750i has 9 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

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 2013 BMW 750i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Exterior lighting 2017-06-14 · NHTSA campaign 17V379000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Powertrain
4
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The check engine light stays on because of the defective wire harness. It was made of very low quality and I feel strongly this is a major safety defect and needs to be rectified. NHTSA should initiate a vehicle recall…"
    Electrical system · filed 2022-11-11
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2020-07-30
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE.…"
    Powertrain · filed 2019-10-04
  • "WAS DRIVING DOWN 111TH RIDGELAND AV, WORTH IL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME IN. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. THIS IS A REPETITIVE PROBLEM. IGNITION COILS HAVE BEEN EXPLAINED BY ZIEGLER BMW IN ORLAND PARK AS…"
    Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2018-07-24
  • "BMW 2013 750LI DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION RE-OCCURRING CAUSING ROUGH START AND WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY 485 VANOS SOLENOIDS & VALVE COVERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN 7 MONTHS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAS 22,000 MILES. MY…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2016-08-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 BMW 750 I 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2013 BMW 750 I 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
750i 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 24 19 MPG $4200
750i xDrive 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

F01 generation, 2012–2015
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-30 , 10 qt capacity
Tire size 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V379000 covers certain 2013-2015 750i and 750xi vehicles (with 740i/740Li/740Lxi, 750Li/750Lxi, and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7; ~92 units total) that may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies, which can make the vehicle less conspicuous; dealers inspect and replace incorrect assemblies.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 BMW 750i reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 BMW 750i holds 7 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 750i years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Exterior lighting.

What are common problems with a 2013 BMW 750i?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (4 of 7), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Electrical system (1).

Is the 2013 BMW 750i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 750i has 9 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 BMW 750i been recalled?

The 2013 BMW 750i 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 2013 BMW 750i?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2013 BMW 750i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 BMW 750i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 BMW 750i is 19 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 750i use?

0W-30 With filter, about 10.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 750i?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21 and rear 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 750i?

Recall 19V513000 covers certain 2020 750i xDrive vehicles (with 2019 M850i Coupe/Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5; ~115 units total) where the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached, risking a fuel leak and fire; dealers replace the pumps.