2013 BMW 328XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328XI years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 328XI. That ranks 4th out of 12 328XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 26%), typically at around 31,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 328XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 26% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 26% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 19,071 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 64,290 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 22,904 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 9,807 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 49,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 328XI recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Exterior lighting
Problem: 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, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2013 bmw 328xi sulev. Consumer writes in regard to turbo failure. *as the consumer stated the vehicle started spewing grey smoke from the exhaust on some cold starts. The oil supply lines to the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired the failure recurred. *js
System restraints passenger side. Will not reset. Continues to illuminate restraint errors. Happened while driving, and stays on when parked.
The car had recently had its 8 speed automatic transmission fluid changed. The transmission was not refilled to the correct capacity and was low. The car began exhibiting drivetrain errors and went into limp mode. The problem is that the computer automatically shifted the car into park while i was…
**press bmw to issue recall** 2013 bmw 328i - xdrive has faulty turbo actuator design. Bmw corrected the design of turbo actuator arm in subsequent models. Bmw realized it was their design mistake. Turbo act arm breaks very easily. Lot of customers have been made to spend a fortune (>$3000) to fix…
Several times, when the vehicle was in park and stationary, the door latch failed to unlock the door. The latch was pulled repeatedly but the lock didn't unlock and the door couldn't be opened. The door lock was unlocked using the button on the instrument panel. This happened several times, most…
Other BMW 328XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328XI | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 328XI | 14 | 2 |
| 2014 328XI | 17 | 3 |
| 2013 | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 328XI | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 328XI | 67 | 3 |
| 2010 328XI | 17 | 3 |
| 2009 328XI | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 328XI | 99 | 3 |
| 2007 328XI | 198 | 4 |
| 2006 328XI | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 328XI | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 328XI?
Owners most often report engine, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 328XI?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW 328XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328XI model years, the 2013 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.