2013 BMW 750LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2025 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750LI years
Not enough data 8th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 750LI. That ranks 8th out of 15 750LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 46,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 750LI problems

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

Engine4 · ~46,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~116,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~49,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~120,510 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~92,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~120,510 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine444%46,000——
Fuel/propulsion System222%116,000——
Air Bags111%49,000——
Electrical System111%120,510——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)111%92,000——
Latches/locks/linkages111%120,510——
Tires111%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2018: 2201822019: 3201932021: 2202122024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 BMW 750LI recalls (1)

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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 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 contact lowered the window, the contact put the key in the door, and was able…

Electrical System · received Mar 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11648999

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 handbook emissions recall don’t expire for NJ registered vehicles but BMW won’t…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 23, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11584696

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 forums where this particular brand and tire is known for this issue. These…

Tires · received Dec 26, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11444970

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 failure code: 930910. The driver’s air bag valve resistance was too high, and the…

Air Bags · received Aug 9, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11428389

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, ca) where it was diagnosed that the engine coils, injectors, and ecu were faulty…

Engine · received Dec 30, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11291958

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 750LI?

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

Was the 2013 BMW 750LI a good year?

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