2013 BMW M5 Reliability ReportKeepScore 65/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2013 BMW M5
- Scores 3 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2015 BMW M5 earns a 68.
- The system most likely to surface first: s63tü engine (critical severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the exterior lighting.
2013 BMW M5: Buy or Avoid?
The 2013 BMW M5 is a performance monster, but its sophisticated S63Tü twin-turbo V8 and complex M-DCT transmission carry significant long-term ownership risks. Expect potentially eye-watering repair bills if proper, extensive maintenance isn't followed meticulously or if critical components like rod bearings or the DCT mechatronics fail. This vehicle demands a robust maintenance budget and a high tolerance for complex diagnostics, making it a high-risk proposition for most used car buyers.
Biggest Strengths
- Monumental performance and speed
- Exceptional driving dynamics and handling
- Luxurious and well-appointed interior
2013 BMW M5 — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2013 BMW M5. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2013 BMW M5
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
What breaks on the 2013 BMW M5?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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BMW M5 — Year-by-Year Comparison
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