MYRModel Year Report

2013 BMW 328I

◆ Worse than typical
2013 BMW 328I
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 328I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 98 complaints 1999 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 395 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 153 complaints 2011: 572 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 255 complaints 2013 2014: 150 complaints 2014 2015: 121 complaints 2016: 55 complaints 2016
2013: 255 complaints
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YearComplaints
199631
199725
199826
199998
2000112
20014
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060
2007395
2008239
2009193
2010153
2011572
2012130
2013255
2014150
2015121
201655

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 36%

36% of complaints: engine — 92 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The engine component caught fire spontaneously when car was pulled into a parking lot. There was no warning sign. It did not show any service required notice like it usually does on the dashboard for example if oil is low.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231103

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180425

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 60 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 41 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Passenger-restraint system This light has turned on and I see that certain BMW’s had recalls on this exact issue. Not sure why my 2013 328i was not included in the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240323

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. ADDITIONALLY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180425

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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INTERMITTANT LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140115

PURCHASED THE NEW BMW 328I 2013 IN MAY, 2013. AFTER ROUGHLY 3 MONTHS HAVING THE CAR, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, PULLING INTO A SPOT AT A LOW SPEED. FOR NO REASONS, THE BRAKE SUDDENLY AND TOTALLY FAILED ON ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130913

I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 BMW 328I IN LATE MAY. WITHIN A WEEK OF OWNERSHIP THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS THERE FOR THREE DAYS. THEN LESS THAN A MONTH LATER, LAST WEEK, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130625

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 255
I 20130906 — PE (closed 20131025)

Loss of power assist braking

R 20140131 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 13V454000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141202 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 14V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151007 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 15V520000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200311 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

Campaign 20V017000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20250328 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V608000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (92 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V454000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V627000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V017000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V608000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 2016 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2007 ◆ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2013 BMW 328I reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 BMW 328I is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 328I?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 328I have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.