YearToAvoid

2013 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2013 BMW 750i has a complaint index of 40, ranking 10th out of 16 model years, with a Good verdict. It logged 7 complaints and 1 recall, mostly tied to transmission and fuel system issues.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#10 of 16 750i years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
7
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2011
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16.5 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2013 BMW 750i problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
  2. Fuel System3 (43%)
  3. Electrical System1 (14%)
  4. Engine1 (14%)
  5. Other1 (14%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report the gear selector defaults to a screen-only readout, making it possible to leave the car in drive while believing it is parked.
  • Drivetrain malfunction warnings have appeared alongside rough starts, misfires, and reduced power, with one case tied to vanos solenoid and valve cover replacements at 22,000 miles.
  • Owners describe stalling at low speed that resolved only after waiting, in one case linked to an upper fuel pump repair at 125,000 miles.
  • Ignition coil failures have triggered check engine lights and shaking while driving, with the vehicle stopping in traffic.
  • A rear wheel rim reportedly cracked and front tires showed bulges at 11,500 miles.
  • One owner reported a defective wire harness kept the check engine light illuminated.
2013 BMW 750i complaints: complaints filed per month1Oct 2012Apr 2014Aug 2016Jul 2018Oct 2019Jul 2020Nov 2022
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Nov 2022; peak Oct 2012 (1).

2013 BMW 750i recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 17V379000Jun 14, 2017Electrical System92 vehicles

    Exterior lighting

    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."

    Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

2013 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other 750i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’20’21
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Good336116.5
2012Caution609116.5
2013Good407119
2014No verdict534119.5
2015No verdict70119.5

All BMW 750i years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 BMW 750i reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 model earns a Good verdict relative to other 750i years, with a complaint index of 40 and only 7 complaints logged.
How does the 2013 BMW 750i compare to other years?
It ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years tracked. Years like 2006 and 2007 scored much higher complaint indexes (93 and 100) and carry Avoid verdicts, while 2011 (index 33) is rated Good.
Does the 2013 BMW 750i have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 17V379000) covers incorrect left rear taillight assemblies installed as replacement parts; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the top problem area for the 2013 BMW 750i?
Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 57% of reported issues, with a median mileage at failure of 48,000 miles.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 BMW 750i?
EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined (16.5 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.