2013 BMW 750I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 11, 2022 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750I years
Not enough data 7th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 750I. That ranks 7th out of 16 750I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 48,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 BMW 750I problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train4 · ~48,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~36,000 mi
Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~22,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~125,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~11,500 mi
Wheels1 · ~11,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train457%48,000——
Fuel/propulsion System229%36,000——
Electrical System114%———
Engine114%22,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline114%125,000——
Unknown or Other114%11,500——
Wheels114%11,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212014: 1201412016: 1201612018: 1201812019: 1201912020: 1202012022: 120221

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 BMW 750I recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Exterior lightingJun 14, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V379000 · 92 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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 because of this.

Electrical System · received Nov 11, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11493203

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 four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the upper…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 30, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11342365

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. As the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, it misfired. Upon starting, the…

Power Train · received Oct 4, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11266087

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 being the diagnostic of trouble.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 24, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11113265

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 full service warranty is going to expire at the end of 2016. According to recent…

Engine · received Aug 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10897010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 750I?

Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 750I?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 BMW 750I a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750I model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.