2013 BMW 750Li Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2013 BMW 750Li has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 8th worst out of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 fire report, with Engine issues making up 44% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #8 of 15 750Li years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2013 BMW 750Li problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (44%)
- Fuel System2 (22%)
- Airbags1 (11%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine warning lights illuminate repeatedly and engine repairs fail to fix the recurring fault.
- Fuel leaks into the engine bay, producing smoke under the hood.
- The engine loses power, hesitates to accelerate, sputters, and stalls at various speeds, sometimes traced to faulty coils, injectors, and the ECU.
- A reported N63 engine failure involved a melted rod bearing that stopped the car while driving.
- The airbag warning light stays on due to high resistance in the driver's airbag valve and an internal short in the airbag module.
- Doors fail to unlock or open from inside, even with a charged key fob, raising concerns about being trapped inside.
2013 BMW 750Li 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 750Li fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 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 750Li years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 750Li reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2013 750Li a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking it 8th worst among 15 model years for this model. Engine problems account for 44% of its complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2013 BMW 750Li?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, making up 44% of reported problems, including stalling, loss of power, and one case of a melted rod bearing. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 46,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 750Li, covering an electrical system issue where vehicles may have received incorrect left rear taillight assemblies.
- How does the 2013 750Li compare to other model years?
- The 2013 750Li's Complaint Index of 50 is lower than the 2006-2010 model years, which range from 57 to 100 and mostly carry Avoid verdicts, but it is higher than the 2014 model year, which is rated Good with a Complaint Index of 43.