2013 BMW 750I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW 750I
The 2013 BMW 750I has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (4 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW 750I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 750I, potentially affecting up to 92 vehicles.
Recall 17V379000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 92 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW 750I
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 750I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 PUMP WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.
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 VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE AT FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND EMITTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND TO CONTACT BMW FOR MORE ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW 750I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW 750I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW 750I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 BMW 750I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B012118 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
B622017 — ENGINE
N63T CCM "LOW OIL LEVEL" NOT DISPLAYED. Drivetrain Malfunction Warning is illuminated and DME fault code 1C4002 (Engine oil level: too low) is stored. Customer complains that Check Control Message (Low Oil level") has never been displayed. The engine oil level measurement test works correctly and shows low oil level...
B110118 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
N63T - CCM "LOW OIL LEVEL" NOT DISPLAYED. Drivetrain Malfunction Warning is illuminated and DME fault code 1C4002 (Engine oil level: too low) is stored. Customer complains that Check Control Message (Low Oil level") has never been displayed. The engine oil level measurement test works correctly and shows low oil...
B010518 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
B120517 — ENGINE
N63T - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) ON AFTER A HOT ENGINE RESTART. The check engine light (MIL) may come on after a hot engine restart. When this happens the engine may have a longer cranking time before starting. The following faults are stored in the DME: 20A504 - Turbocharger coolant...
B130315 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector part number using the new the parts table. The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for...
B652416 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
"NBT NAVIGATION DOES NOT ROUTE ON TOLL ROADS. NBT Navigation does not provide routes that include certain toll roads. CAUSE Roads that have toll lanes ""without a cash option"" where not utilized for routing in NBT map data versions: NEXT 2015-1 NEXT 2015-2 NEXT 2016-1 As an enhancement, the NEXT...
B110413 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Engine Oil Consumption. The customer complains that the "low engine oil" message is displayed too frequently. CAUSE The cause is related to, but not limited to, one or more of the following components and systems shown below: Turbocharger Crankcase ventilation Engine gasket leaks Internal engine tolerances and sealing Improper filling...
B110413 — ENGINE
Engine Oil Consumption. The customer complains that the "low engine oil" message is displayed too frequently. CAUSE The cause is related to, but not limited to, one or more of the following components and systems shown below: Turbocharger Crankcase ventilation Engine gasket leaks Internal engine tolerances and sealing Improper filling...
B110413 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption. The customer complains that the "low engine oil" message is displayed too frequently. CAUSE The cause is related to, but not limited to, one or more of the following components and systems shown below: Turbocharger Crankcase ventilation Engine gasket leaks Internal engine tolerances and sealing Improper filling...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW 750I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750I
- 2008 BMW 750I — 29 complaints
- 2009 BMW 750I — 14 complaints
- 2010 BMW 750I — 13 complaints
- 2011 BMW 750I — 8 complaints
- 2012 BMW 750I — 12 complaints
- 2013 BMW 750I (current)
- 2014 BMW 750I — 4 complaints
- 2015 BMW 750I — 0 complaints
- 2016 BMW 750I — 9 complaints
- 2017 BMW 750I — 7 complaints
- 2018 BMW 750I — 1 complaint