Worst 2013 Bmw M5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STEERING
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Bmw M5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 36,098 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 15,204 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 50,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | 1 | 16,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 413 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | 1 | 16,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Bmw M5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,139 vehicles.
BMW 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."
BMW 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.
Other Bmw M5 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw M5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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