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BMW M5Model year report

2013 BMW M5 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
37,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
21 do-not-drive
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW M5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW M5. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (3) and air bags (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 383 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 57 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

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 while in traffic on the highway. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to safe location on the side of the road with being harmed but the possibility of a major wreck was possible due traffic volume and speed. I have attached the mechanics quotes for repair of engine failure due to improper and quick oil pressure failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11323396, filed 2020-05, 59,817 miles

Steering: “While making a slow right turn the vehicle's engine suddenly shut down and immediately restarted a few moment later. However, when the vehicle stalled all power steering was lost which was followed by multiple system failure warnings that were displayed, such as: rear differential is locked, power steering has failed, seat belt tensioner system failed and to stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact a service center immediately. I drove the vehicle into my driveway which was 100 yards away and shut the vehicle down and called orange county Bmw in harriman, ny. …”

NHTSA complaint #10501862, filed 2013-03, 413 miles

Brakes: “The vehicle mentioned above caught on fire when I was driving home from work on a snowy evening. The trip to my house is around 7 miles and after about 6 miles, I parked along the street as I saw smoke coming from the vehicle and brake warning lights were being displayed. When I got out of the car, I saw a fire under the right rear wheel well. The car was totaled. Researching about fires in bmws I found quiet a big number out there. Now we are worried to even drive the two other bmws that I still own.”

NHTSA complaint #10584266, filed 2014-04, 16,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,541 and 59,817 miles.

30%0–1010%10–2520%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 37,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201320142017201932020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 BMW M5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
M5 RWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed manual152217$4,850
M5 RWD4.4L 8-cyl7-speed automatic142016$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 BMW M5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 383 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 383 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW M5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019844,4303—17—Not enough data
201867503—17—Not enough data
20131037,0002—17—Not enough data
2008667,5002—13—Not enough data
2007651,0001—13—Not enough data
20063955,1001—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2002626,0002—15—Not enough data

All BMW M5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 BMW M5 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW M5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 BMW M5 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2013 BMW M5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW M5 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 BMW M5 (M5, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 BMW M5 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,541 and 59,817 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.