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2013 BMW 750Li reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 BMW 750Li has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 750Li years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Exterior lighting.

2012 BMW 750Li
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Complaints

9

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 9), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 750Li has 24 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as 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 750Li. 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 (9 total)

Engine
4
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Tires
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2013 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to unlock the knob and open the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…"
    Electrical system, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2025-03-18
  • "My car keeps shutting off completely in the middle of driving on highway or any road it’s becoming a safety risk this car once had an open recall for the same issue but I didn’t receive memo but according to bmw…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-04-23
  • "I hit a mild pothole in June and got a sidewalk bubble. Had the tire replaced. Now I’m noticing another bubble in the replaced tire, and in the other from driver side tire. After researching I’ve discovered thousands of…"
    Tires · filed 2021-12-26
  • "The contact owns a 2013 BMW 750Li. The contact sated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic that located…"
    Air bags · filed 2021-08-09
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 750LI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF MONTEREY (1 GARY PLAZA, SEASIDE,…"
    Engine · filed 2019-12-30

NHTSA crash ratings

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

Specs and fitment

Tracked generation(s), 2012–present
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

NHTSA complaints and recalls for BMW 750li vehicles in the tracked years include air-bag, braking (vacuum pump lubrication campaigns such as 13V-454 on related N20 engines), lighting, and electrical themes shared across BMW 3/4/5/7/M lines. Confirm each campaign by VIN; many unit totals span multiple BMW models.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 BMW 750Li reliable?

The 2013 BMW 750Li has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other 750Li years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Exterior lighting.

What are common problems with a 2013 BMW 750Li?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 9), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

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

The 2012 750Li has 24 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2013 BMW 750Li been recalled?

The 2013 BMW 750Li 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 750Li?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2013 BMW 750Li with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 BMW 750Li get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 BMW 750Li 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 750li use?

0W-30 With filter, about 10 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 750li?

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 750li?

NHTSA complaints and recalls for BMW 750li vehicles in the tracked years include air-bag, braking (vacuum pump lubrication campaigns such as 13V-454 on related N20 engines), lighting, and electrical themes shared across BMW 3/4/5/7/M lines. Confirm each campaign by VIN; many unit totals span multiple BMW models.