MYRModel Year Report

2013 BMW 335I

▲ Better than typical
2013 BMW 335I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:23.392Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
43
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2011: 97 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 43 complaints 2013 43 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2008 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 43 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2007: 288 complaints 2007 2008: 201 complaints 2008 2009: 85 complaints 2009 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 43 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2013: 43 complaints

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YearComplaints
20060
2007288
2008201
200985
201041
201197
201223
201343
201420
201510
20162
20170

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

28% · 12 reports
Show complaint excerpts

All BMWs have a defect with passenger seat occupancy mat; airbag will not deploy in accident for passenger because passenger seat restraint system is defective in passenger seat (they call it passenger occupancy mat)- it is a life threatening issue...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-27

My vehicle shows the following error message "Passenger restraint malfunction" At random times while I am driving without a passenger or whenever a passenger decides to move around.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-17

Also filed under Seat belts and seats

Engine

26% · 11 reports
CRASH

Electrical system

26% · 11 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The car died without warning on highway. Lost control because of no power. Car was towed. no codes found. Car died again on highway, lost control no power to brakes and steering. Car was hit trying to got off into breakdown lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-17

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

My vehicle has a defect with electric water pump, shorted by its factory connector due to unprotected electrical plug on water pump. BMW issued a recall to cover the defect but refusing to pay for repairs performed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Power train

21% · 9 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While parking car turning wheels to left, car suddenly accelerated on it's own without any warning, causing car to jump over parking bumper, through concrete block wall and continued to Ram into private home, making home unsafe to enter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-25

Fuel/propulsion system

12% · 5 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2013 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V520000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 BMW 335I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 BMW 335I is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 335I have?
2 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.