2013 BMW 6 Series Problems: 6 Known Issues
2013 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 BMW 6 Series has 6 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Early N63 650i timing-chain wear check — bulletin SI B11 16 14, N63TU1 650i Oil Consumption Requires BMW Diagnosis, Driver air bag inflator may rupture and throw metal — recalls 17V495 and 24V527, 640i N55 electric coolant pump failure and reduced power (owner reports) and S63TU Engine Oil Pump Driveshaft Separation (Recall 12V-475, 2013 M6) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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What are the most common BMW 6 Series problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 BMW 6 Series has 6 documented issues. Documented issues include: Early N63 650i timing-chain wear check — bulletin SI B11 16 14, N63TU1 650i Oil Consumption Requires BMW Diagnosis, Driver air bag inflator may rupture and throw metal — recalls 17V495 and 24V527. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the BMW 6 Series reliable?
The 2013 BMW 6 Series has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Early N63 650i timing-chain wear check — bulletin SI B11 16 14 and N63TU1 650i Oil Consumption Requires BMW Diagnosis and Driver air bag inflator may rupture and throw metal — recalls 17V495 and 24V527 and 640i N55 electric coolant pump failure and reduced power (owner reports) and S63TU Engine Oil Pump Driveshaft Separation (Recall 12V-475, 2013 M6). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common BMW 6 Series problems?
Repair costs for known BMW 6 Series issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2012-2013 BMW 6 Series Early N63 650i timing-chain wear check — bulletin SI B11 16 14?
BMW published a procedure for checking N63 engine timing chains for wear (elongation) on early production cars, to detect wear at an early stage and, if necessary, provide a repair. BMW states this check and the related N63 Customer Care Package are not mandatory technical campai… Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2019 BMW 6 Series N63TU1 650i Oil Consumption Requires BMW Diagnosis?
BMW SIB 01 01 22 identifies U.S.-specification F12 650i and 650i xDrive vehicles from model years 2013-2018, F13 650i and 650i xDrive vehicles from model years 2013-2017, and F06 650i and 650i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles from model years 2013-2019 with the N63TU1 engine, subject t… Severity: high.
What is the 2012-2013, 2015 BMW 6 Series Driver air bag inflator may rupture and throw metal — recalls 17V495 and 24V527?
Two separate driver front air bag recalls cover small production windows of the F-generation 6 Series. In 17V495, incorrectly welded Takata PSDI-X inflators could separate from the base plate during deployment and send metal debris toward occupants. In 24V527, a Takata PSDI-X inf… Severity: high.
What is the 2012-2018 BMW 6 Series 640i N55 electric coolant pump failure and reduced power (owner reports)?
Owners of N55-engined 640i cars report the electric coolant pump failing, with coolant-pump fault codes and reduced-power (limp) mode; one owner reports the fault returning after a warranty pump replacement. Applies to: F06/F12/F13 640i with the N55 inline-six, reported by owners… Severity: high.
What is the 2013 BMW 6 Series S63TU Engine Oil Pump Driveshaft Separation (Recall 12V-475, 2013 M6)?
NHTSA campaign 12V-475 (September 2012) covers 2013 M6 Coupe and Convertible built July 19 to September 11, 2012 (with the 2013 M5). A manufacturing tolerance error allowed the oil pump's driveshaft to separate from the pump rotor, causing sudden total loss of oil pressure, engin… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2012-2018 BMW 6 Series Adaptive LED headlight "low beam malfunction" warning (owner reports)?
Owners of F-generation 6 Series cars with adaptive LED headlights report low-beam malfunction warnings and a dead low beam, often on the left side. Owners report that swapping the LED modules between sides did not cure it; some fixed it by replacing the headlight assembly, and on… Severity: low.
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