2013 BMW 6 Series: common problems and reliability
· F13One of the weaker 6 Series years.
60 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 6 Series?The 2013 BMW 6 Series has 60 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag general n63 twin-turbo v8 reliability concerns.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 BMW 6 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 6 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the 6 Series?
Across the 15 6 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 60 (2013). With 60 complaints, the 2013 6 Series sits above the model's median of 14.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners report on the F13 6 Series
Owners of the F13 generation are strongly positive about the car's styling, presence, and grand-touring character, with several describing it as the best-looking BMW and a car they enjoy staring at after parking.
- RecurrentGeneral N63 twin-turbo V8 reliability concerns
- RecurrentSteep depreciation
- IsolatedOngoing leaks and minor faults requiring prompt attention
- IsolatedSoft-close door failure
- IsolatedTransmission skipping under hard acceleration in comfort mode, described by the dealer as normal
Owner insights for the F13 6 Series. Read the full F13 owner report.
Typical used price
Used 6 Series listings typically run $13,528–$23,393 across 2005 to 2018 model years.
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