2013 Bmw 335I problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
56,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 43 complaints (27.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 11.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 9.3% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 9.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 9.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Air Bags: 12; Electrical System: 11; Engine: 11; Power Train: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Seat Belts: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2013: 1; 2014: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 6; 2017: 6; 2019: 5; 2020: 7; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10926503 · 2016-11-16 (November 16, 2016)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING TO WORK, AROUND 5:30 IN THE MORNING, THE POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE SCREEN.., WHILE ON SPORT MODE SELECTED I NOTICED THAT MY RPM WAS CLOSE TO 3K DOING 65 MPH., THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 45 MILES PER HOUR AND HAD NO POWER.., I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THE SHOULDER AND TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RE-START THE CAR TO NO AVAIL., I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST BMW DEALERSHIP, AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS A BAD HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THEY REPLACED THE PUMP THE SAME DAY, TEST DROVE IT AND EVERYTHING IS BACK T…
Owner-reported narrative. 27,539 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11006102 · 2017-07-18 (July 18, 2017)
THIS VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP HAD AN ISSUE WHICH WOULD CAUSE A STALL, AND IT WAS EVENTUALLY REPLACED BY BMW JUST LIKE A RECALL, BUT THEY MADE SURE TO EMPHASIZE THAT IT WAS A "LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION" AND WAS 'NOT' A RECALL. STALLING AND FUEL LEAKS SEEM LIKE A RECALL ISSUE ESPECIALLY WITH RESPECT TO "DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP" AS STATED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A NEWER PRODUCTION OF THE SAME DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, OR A REVISED VERSION. BUT IF IT'S THE OLD ONE, IT FEELS LIKE THEY'RE JUST TRYING TO PUSH THE ISSU…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11006102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10565341 · 2014-02-21 (February 21, 2014)
"LIMP MODE" IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE AFFECTING 2012-2014 BMW 335I MODELS WITH THE M SPORT PACKAGE. AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO 60-65 MPH, AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, I EXPERIENCED LIMP MODE. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, THE RPMS WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 2500 OR FALL BELOW 2000. THE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 DEGREES. DURING THE SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND POWER, NO MATTER HOW HARD OR FAR I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE- THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. AS I WAS COASTING, I…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10565341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11311827 · 2020-02-27 (February 27, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED BYSTANDERS ASSISTED TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW OF OWINGS MILLS (9702 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED MINI…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11311827 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10560721 · 2014-01-20 (January 20, 2014)
THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON DASH) 2) RADIATOR ELECTRIC COOLING FAN ON MAX (VERY LOUD) 3) ENGINE OIL TEMP. APPROX. 205 DEGF OR LOWER (WHILE LIMP MODE IS OCCURRING, TEMP. IS USUALLY NOT AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMP OF 245 DEGF) THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY ONCE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND BA…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10560721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11258866 · 2019-09-29 (September 29, 2019)
P ZERO RUN FLAT - SIZE: 255/30R19 PARTIALLY DELAMINATED ON FREEWAY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. TIRE WAS AT PROPER PRESSURE AND CONTINUES TO HOLD AIR PRESSURE EVEN THOUGH TREAD HAS SEPARATED FROM TIRE CARCASS. TIRE DELAMINATION CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHEEL WELL LINER AND WIRING HARNESS. ALSO POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO FUEL FILLER SYSTEM AS MANY FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE LOCATED IN THE DAMAGED AREA. NEW TIRE IS BEING ORDERED. OLD TIRE IS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED FOR INSPECTION FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
Owner-reported narrative. 73,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258866 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11710003 · 2026-01-09 (January 9, 2026)
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 335i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the following day, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicl…
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11710003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11329754 · 2020-06-19 (June 19, 2020)
PROBLEMS WITH EPS RACK. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. SITS AT 56,000 MILES WITH NO OTHER PROBLEMS. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT AND LEFT THEIR IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY STIFF. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11329754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11690282 · 2025-09-29 (September 29, 2025)
I haven’t even had my bmw 335i 2013 with 84000 miles on it yet for more than 8 months but somehow for some reason my electronic power steering rack has gone out twice in the span of 5 months.this is a issue. Everytime I’m getting on or off on ramps and taking the turns and curves at 35-40 mph then when you go to let your wheel slide through your hands so you can continue going straight is supposed to be smooth and effortless I shouldn’t have to worry about my life everytime I drive a car because the [XXX] wheel wants to snap back to the center …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11690282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10553483 · 2013-11-22 (November 22, 2013)
I GOT MY NEW 2013 BMW 335I IN FEB OF THIS YEAR AND SO FAR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN 2 COLLISIONS DUE TO WHAT I CONSIDER AS A "BRAKE FAILURE". BOTH ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT SLOW TO MEDIUM SPEED [25 - 40MPH] AND BOTH TIMES THE CAR JUST KEPT ROLLING AND IT FELT LIKE THE ABS SYSTEM WAS JUST NOT WORKING. I WAS TOTALLY SHOCKED AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING BMW'S FOR THE PAST 6+ YEARS AND NONE OF MY PREVIOUS CARS (2006 330I AND 2008 X5) HAD ANY BRAKING ISSUES AND THEY WOULD STOP WHEN NEEDED. ALTHOUGH THESE ACCIDENTS WEREN'T OF VERY SERIOUS NATURE BUT THEY SCREWED …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,203 miles reported. Look up ODI 10553483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11718453 · 2026-02-17 (February 17, 2026)
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. High pressure fuel pump no good.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11718453 at NHTSA ↗