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2013 BMW M5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2013 BMW M5, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
10
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–17
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2013 BMW M5

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 15V188000 Reported 13,443 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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,…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. Engine (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive

    NHTSA 12V475000 Reported 696 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2013 BMW M5 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,829 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW m5. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehic”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2020 · Engine

“I was driving down a highway in my city when i started to hear a squeaky sound sort of like a hamster wheel. Shortly after i started to hear loud metal to metal clanking sound and the engine failed wh”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2020 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2013 BMW M (M3 Convertible, M3 Coupe, M5, M6 Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–17 mpg
City / Highway12–15 / 17–22
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4/4.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd

Compare BMW M5 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M5 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 BMW M510
1990 BMW M510
1991 BMW M530
1992 BMW M520
1993 BMW M510
1994 BMW M510
1995 BMW M510
2000 BMW M524
2001 BMW M534
2002 BMW M526
2003 BMW M513
2006 BMW M5139
2007 BMW M516
2008 BMW M526
2009 BMW M520
2010 BMW M521
2013 BMW M5210
2014 BMW M512
2015 BMW M513
2016 BMW M521
2018 BMW M536
2019 BMW M538
2020 BMW M532
2021 BMW M512
2022 BMW M501
2025 BMW M521
2026 BMW M510

Checking a specific 2013 BMW M5

How do I know if my 2013 BMW M5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 BMW M5; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V475000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.