repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2013 BMW 328xiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW 328xi, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 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 August 13, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 BMW 328xi has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine
7Power train
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Engine and engine cooling
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 BMW 328xi 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 · 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other 328xi 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 328xi median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 BMW 328xi, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 328xi owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2013 BMW 328XI SULEV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TURBO FAILURE. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED SPEWING GREY SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST ON SOME COLD STARTS. THE OIL SUPPLY LINES TO THE TURBOCHARGER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS
**PRESS BMW TO ISSUE RECALL** 2013 BMW 328I - XDRIVE HAS FAULTY TURBO ACTUATOR DESIGN. BMW CORRECTED THE DESIGN OF TURBO ACTUATOR ARM IN SUBSEQUENT MODELS. BMW REALIZED IT WAS THEIR DESIGN MISTAKE. TURBO ACT ARM BREAKS VERY EASILY. LOT OF CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SPEND A FORTUNE (>$3000) TO FIX…
ERROR - "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION: DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER." THIS WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BMW OF SILVER SPRING, MD) AT FIRST. THEY SAID IT WAS THERMOSTAT ISSUE. SO, THEY INSTALLED A NEW THERMOSTAT AND I PAID MY $100 DEDUCTIBLE. THE SAME ERROR…
Own a 2013 328xi?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.