2013 BMW M6 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the M6 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 BMW M6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2013 BMW M6 problems

  • Engine & cooling~49,000 miles
    2100%
  • Speed control & acceleration~0 miles
    150%
  • Other / not specified~0 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW M6 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW M6. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best M6 years: 2015, 2017. Compare all years →

2013 BMW M6 recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-495 · Aug 8, 2017 · 6,785 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 12V-475 · Sep 28, 2012 · 696 vehiclesDo not drive

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.

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.

2013 BMW M6 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.4L 8-cyl turbo6-speed manualRWD15 / 22 / 17
4.4L 8-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchRWD14 / 20 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 BMW M6 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 M6 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the M6 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW M6?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the speed control & acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW M6 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2013 BMW M6, the most recent from August 8, 2017 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW M6?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015 and 2017. See the full BMW M6 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2013 BMW M6 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 49,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.