2013 BMW M5: common problems and reliability
· F10MOne of the worst M5 years.
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10 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 M5?The 2013 BMW M5 has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and steering. Owners most often flag oil and coolant consumption.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 BMW M5 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2013 a good year for the M5?
Across the 19 M5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 124 (2006). With 10 complaints, the 2013 M5 sits above the model's median of 4.
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
Recalls affecting the 2013 M5
exterior lighting
Campaign 15V188000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 12V475000BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
What owners report on the F10M M5
Owners of the F10M M5 describe it as a fast, comfortable, and practical super sedan that is an excellent highway car and a strong all-rounder, with one owner calling it a "rock solid vehicle" even at stage 2 tune.
- RecurrentOil and coolant consumption
- RecurrentInjector failure
- RecurrentValve cover gasket leaks
- IsolatedClutch failure when power is increased
- IsolatedTiming chain problems
Owner insights for the F10M M5. Read the full F10M owner report.
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