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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 BMW 6 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2013 BMW 6 Series

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
22Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1255010
Fuel/propulsion system941010
Power train732000
Electrical system418010
Air bags15000
Service brakes15000
Visibility/wiper15000
Tires15000
Wheels15000
Vehicle speed control15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 640I, 640I Gran, 650I, 650I Gran, 650I Xdrive Gran.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “Presently this vehicle has 57,000 miles on it. It began having issues with a drivetrain malfunction warning back in 2021. Reported on complaint # 11427753.”

    Filed 06/27/2025 · ODI 11669655
  • Engine

    “BMW issues a customer care package regarding issues with the fuel injectors. I originally had to have #8 injector replaced. Shortly after leaving dealership the check engine light came on.”

    Filed 07/10/2024 · ODI 11600920
  • Power train

    “Due to ongoing issues with the BMW N--63 engine which is known for excessive oil use!”

    Filed 01/26/2024 · ODI 11568036

Other BMW 6 Series model years

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2013 BMW 6 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 6 Series have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 BMW 6 Series. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 BMW 6 Series?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 BMW 6 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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