- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2013 BMW M5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 BMW M5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2015 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical M5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2013 BMW M5 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
Do not drive
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2013 BMW M5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW M5: every year compared
All M5 years2013 BMW M5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW M5 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2013 BMW 328I Xdrive | 316 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 328I | 289 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 335I | 65 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 335I Xdrive | 65 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 128I | 39 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 335IS | 25 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 135I | 15 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2013 BMW 135IS | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 BMW M5
Does the 2013 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 BMW M5: exterior lighting (March 2015); engine (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2013 BMW M5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 BMW M5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW M5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW M5 years have the most complaints?
2002 (19), 2003 (18). See every BMW M5 year compared.
What should I do if my 2013 BMW M5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data