MYRModel Year Report

2013 BMW 335I

▲ Better than typical
2013 BMW 335I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:21:19.855Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 335I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 288 complaints 2008: 201 complaints 2008 2009: 84 complaints 2010: 41 complaints 2010 2011: 97 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 42 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2013: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
20060
2007288
2008201
200984
201041
201197
201222
201342
201420
201510
20162
20170

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20240527

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, 20190617

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20260217

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20160125

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20260217

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 BMW 335I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V017000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ● 2009 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ● 2011

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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 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 335I have?

2 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.