MYRModel Year Report

2013 BMW 320I

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2013 BMW 320I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:07.987Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 9 2014: 52 complaints 2015: 34 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2018
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1982 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 9 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 34 complaints 2015 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2018
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1982 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 9 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 34 complaints 2015 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2018

2013: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19821
20000
20010
20021
20030
20041
20050
20123
20139
201452
201534
201625
20179
201821

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

2 of 9 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Power train

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

Hello I see there was a recall on a malfunction of the engine were the engine stalls due to timing chain and internal parts that gives the engine power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-06

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power to accelerate over 2800 rpms when it was placed in second gear. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who could not duplicate the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-19

Engine

2 of 9 total reports mention: engine.

Air bags

2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.

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Airbag light comes on intermittently

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-30

Service brakes

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Re: tcn-KDN21-40701 on 9/17/13 I was involved in a car accident. I was unable to stop my car as it rolled down a hill - although I applied the brakes. The accident occurred as I was leaving a driveway which is positioned on a hill.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-21

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2013-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-10-25 Loss of power assist braking
  2. R
    2014-01-31Service brakes, hydraulic13V454000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2014-12-02Service brakes, hydraulic14V627000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014.

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  4. R
    2015-10-07Exterior lighting15V520000 BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 BMW 320I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V454000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V627000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 15V520000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 BMW 320I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 320I?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 320I have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.