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2013 BMW 750liProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW 750li, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-379 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.

2013 BMW 750li
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 83%Owner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage46kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 BMW 750li has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine41
Fuel/propulsion system21
Electrical system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Air bags10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 BMW 750li recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

83%repaired · 2018 Q4

Exterior lighting

Recall 17V-379 · Jun 14, 2017 · 92 vehicles · 76 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other 750li year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 750li median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 BMW 750li safety ratings

2013 BMW 750 LI 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What 750li owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11291958 · Dec 30, 2019 · 26,000 miles
MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED DURING DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF ROAD. BMW(N63 ENGINE) SAID THAT THE CRANKSHAFT(ROD BEARING) OF THE MY CAR HAD MELTED AND ATTACHED INSIDE. MY ENGINE WAS DAED TOTALLY. NAVER RESTART ENGINE. I ALMOST WAS IN DEAD. BEACUASE OF SUDDENLY STOPED DURING DRIVING. I REALLY…
Complaint 11230597 · Jul 9, 2019 · 37 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED SMOKE TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF ROCHESTER (4250 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, [PHONE]) AND THE…
Complaint 11176272 · Feb 11, 2019 · 116,000 miles

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