2013 Bmw 328: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
53,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 10 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Engine: 4; Power Train: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10839564 · 2016-03-02 (March 2, 2016)
CAN'T GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO GET CAR INTO NEUTRAL AS WELL. COULD NOT GET ACCESS ON SIDE OF ROAD TO GET CAR INTO NEUTRAL . THE PROCEDURE IN THE MANUAL DID NOT WORK. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL, THERE SHOULD BE A MANUAL RELEASE FROM WITHIN THE INSIDE OF THE CAR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10839564 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10885651 · 2016-07-18 (July 18, 2016)
THE VEHICLE CAN'T HANDLE HEAVY RAIN WITH MEDIUM SIZED PUDDLES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL CLEARLY STATES, "DRIVE THROUGH CALM WATER ONLY IF NOT DEEPER THAN 9.8 INCHES, NO FASTER THAN WALKING SPEED UP TO 6MPH." THIS PUDDLE WAS UNDER 4 INCHES AS I MEASURED AND TOOK PHOTOS, BUT BMW REFUSES TO WARRANTY THE WORK. THEY CLAIM THE ENGINE HYDROLOCKED RESULTING IN FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE. A QUICK TRIP TO GOOGLE AND YOU WILL SEE MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE. WE WERE THE ONLY CAR DISABLED. 2 DEALERS ADMITTED TO ENGINEERING FLAWS, BUT LA…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10885651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10926110 · 2016-11-15 (November 15, 2016)
THIS IS NOW A REPEAT PROBLEM (3 TIMES). DRIVING AT SPEED ON LOCAL ROADS THE CAR DROPS TO IDLE SPEED AND THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS MORNING I HAD JUST GOTTEN THE CAR BACK FROM BMW SERVICE AND WAS DRIVING BACK TO WORK WHEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THIS TIME IT HAPPENED AS I WAS TURNING ACROSS THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND I WAS LET BASICALLY STATIONARY IN THE ONCOMING LANE.
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926110 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10994243 · 2017-06-09 (June 9, 2017)
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHEN MY CAR WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOPPED IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, THE CAR REVED TO 6 OR 7000 RPM AND THEN ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE DAMAGE TO MY CAR, AND LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE OTHEI DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR AS I KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM AND WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10994243 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11035408 · 2017-10-21 (October 21, 2017)
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE REGISTERED THIS VEHICLE WITH BMW BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ADVISED AS TO WHEN THEY WOULD BE FIXING THE AIRBAG.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11035408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11133501 · 2018-10-05 (October 5, 2018)
3 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING AN OIL CHANGE AND BRAKE PAD CHANGE, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH MY CAR SPONTANEOUSLY SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL AND I COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. MY DASHBOARD STATED THAT I HAD A DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION AND THAT MAXIMUM OUTPUT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I PROCEEDED TO TAKE MY CAR INTO BMW IN ORDER TO GET A DIAGNOSIS. WHEN I RECEIVED THE DIAGNOSIS I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE WAS NON OPERABLE AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TEN THOUSAND TO CHANGE ENGINE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED IT WAS BECAUSE OF AN INTERNAL ENGINE FAILUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11133501 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11139279 · 2018-10-09 (October 9, 2018)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE WARNING CAME ON THAT SAYS DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION AND IT WILL BARELY GO.
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11139279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11142361 · 2018-10-24 (October 24, 2018)
UNKNOWN OIL LEAK STARTED AROUND 75K. NOTICED IT IN MY GARAGE. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11142361 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V071000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗