no report yet
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Park outsideNewRisk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2013 BMW 328iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 258 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW 328i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 BMW 328i has problems
258 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
92Engine10 crash/fire/injury
62Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
45Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
39Air bags12 crash/fire/injury
31Service brakes15 crash/fire/injury
23Power train1 crash/fire/injury
18Fuel/propulsion system
10Seat belts
8Structure
4313 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 1 |
| Air bags | 39 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 15 |
| Power train | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 43 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 BMW 328i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
79kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 52 engine complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles41under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
11 owners mentioned a cost$5,000median
Middle half: $2,653 – $9,150
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other 328i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 328i median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 BMW 328i safety ratings
2013 BMW 328 I C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 BMW 328i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of power assist brakingLed to recall 13V-454
In owners' words
What 328i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2013 BMW 328i, N20 engine. Timing chain guide assembly and oil pump drive chain failed catastrophically. Vehicle is available for inspection, however the authorized BMW dealership has already made clear they will accept no responsibility, and I would bear the expense of towing it two hours to their…
MY 2013 BMW 328 NON TURBO experienced an all of a sudden warning that the temperature was high even though the temp gauge did not show. Car was pulled over and towed to repair shop. Broken VANOS bolts were discovered and car made a load noise when run.
Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my [Your BMW Model & Year]. My vehicle was recalled due to an issue with the engine coolant pump, which could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire. •The recall was issued over a month ago, but BMW has not…
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