2013 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013

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2013 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 74 repairs.
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2013 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (16%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

33000 mi Replaced left rear muffler as it was making a creaking noise after shutting down. 
61000 mi

US $1500
Failure of Rod bearing on Cylinder number 5 led to complete change of engine. 
61000 mi After engine replacement all coolant lines had to be replaced as there was an intermittent leak. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59000 mi

US $50
Failed cylinder. BMW replaced the engine under the CDO warranty. 
61000 mi

US $50
Replaced turbo coolant pump. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55000 mi Drivetrain malfunction warning light. Fuel pump was replaced. 
59800 mi when you stomp on gas, going from 40mph to 80mph in couple seconds. Drivetrain malfunction warning light comes on and car goes into limp mode. Fuel pump for bank 1 was replaced to resolve issue. last september, the bank 2 fuel pump was replaced. so i went 6 months without an issue. stomping on gas at least 3 times a month. 
84000 mi

US $3800
Leaking coolant. Turbo charger hoses replaced. 
88450 mi

US $8600
Catastrophic engine failure. Engine replaced. 
31000 mi Got "Drivetrain malfunction" message on console with engine running very rough. Dealer diagnosed and replaced all fuel injectors. 
40100 mi BMW preventative campaign to diagnose potential problems with V8's of a certain vintage. Got lots of new parts and a software upgrade. Also got a few free gifts from the M catalog courtesy of BMW. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

18600 mi Turbo 
30750 mi Check engine light came on, repair was covered under warranty 
41000 mi Check engine light came on along with low oil warning. Diagnostics ran and sensors re calibrated also oil service done per fault code. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8000 mi

US $450
Loud vibration from engine or exhaust system when first starting vehicle. 
10000 mi Intermittent rattle/vibration from right rear of car, probably exhaust system 
54000 mi

US $3600
Water pump failed, vehicle was undrivable, had to be owed to the dealership, water pump was replaced  along with leaking valve cover gasket 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42000 mi warranty repair of thermostat 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59520 mi

﷼2000
Radiator leaked. Changed the whole thing. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

44020 mi Being a diesel engine, the Ad Blue system was at fault: the message Incorrect Ad Blue liquid type. The shop had to replace the temperature and pressure sensors in the Ad Blue system. 
53940 mi Ad blue pipe and injector had to be repaced 

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2013 BMW 5-Series Engine Problems

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