2013 BMW 335XI

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2013 BMW 335XI
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:20:22.223Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 335XI Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016
2013: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
20050
20060
200720
200861
200918
201011
201123
20122
20139
20147
20152
20160

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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IN A LEFT-HAND TURNING LANE OF A CITY STREET, INTENDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT AT A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT IDLE & IN NEUTRAL AT A COMPLETE STOP UNTIL ON-COMING TRAFFIC CLEARED INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180504

AIR BAGS

2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS REAR ENDED FROM A DEAD STOP BY A VEHICHLE AROUND 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED. I HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH BUT NO ACTUAL AIR BAG PROTECTED ME BY COMING OUT. THE SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED UP AND NO LONGER WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170426

WHEELS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.

TIRES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

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

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 BMW 335XI — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2013 BMW 335XI 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 335XI?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 335XI have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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