2013 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#6 most-complained of 11 750i years
NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 750i, giving a complaint index of 50 and a rank of 6th worst among 11 model years. That puts it in the Caution category, driven mainly by Transmission & Powertrain (4 complaints, 57% share) and Fuel System (3 complaints, 43% share) reports.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16.5 city / 24 hwy
Top 2013 BMW 750i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
- Fuel System3 (43%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Engine1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
What owners report
- Owners report a drivetrain malfunction warning followed by rough starts or reduced power, with one case tied to repeated N63 engine vanos solenoid and valve cover replacements at 22,000 miles.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling without warning at low speed, in one case tied to an upper fuel pump failure and reported at 125,000 miles.
- One owner reported the gear selector giving no physical confirmation of the park position, leading to the car rolling forward unexpectedly.
- A rear wheel rim reportedly broke and front tires showed bulges at 11,500 miles.
- One owner reported a check engine light staying on due to a defective wire harness.
2013 BMW 750i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 750i reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 7 complaints and 1 recall for the 2013 750i, with a complaint index of 50, placing it in the Caution category relative to other 750i model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 750i?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 57% of complaints and Fuel System issues make up 43%, with reported failures around 48,000 and 50,000 miles respectively.
- Does the 2013 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 17V379000) covering incorrect left rear taillight assemblies on 2013-2015 7 Series models, including the 750i.
- How does the 2013 750i compare to other model years?
- The 2013 750i ranks 6th worst out of 11 model years with data, with a complaint index of 50, better than 2010 (100, Avoid) but worse than 2011 (40, Good).