2013 BMW 335I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335I years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 335I. That ranks 5th out of 12 335I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (12 complaints, 28%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 43owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 335I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 28% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 26% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 26% | 21,070 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 21% | 27,539 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 12% | 27,539 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 7% | 78,036 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 9,025 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 90,072 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 66,780 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 2,203 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 66,780 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 335I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. 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.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My vehicle has a defect with electric water pump, shorted by its factory connector due to unprotected electrical plug on water pump. BMW issued a recall to cover the defect but refusing to pay for repairs performed. Recall 24V-608 water pump electrical connector. Recall information includes same…
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.
The water pump runs all of the time and drains the battery completely overnight. The water pump runs even after the car is shut off. It seems like the water pump is shorted. The water pump connector appears to have the same issue as many other recalled BMWs but for some reason my VIN has not been…
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…
I havenât 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 Iâm getting on or off on ramps and taking the turns and curves at 35-40 mph…
Other BMW 335I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 335I | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 335I | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 335I | 10 | 3 |
| 2014 335I | 20 | 5 |
| 2013 | 43 | 2 |
| 2012 335I | 22 | 3 |
| 2011 335I | 98 | 7 |
| 2010 335I | 41 | 4 |
| 2009 335I | 85 | 4 |
| 2008 335I | 201 | 4 |
| 2007 335I | 288 | 5 |
| 2006 335I | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335I?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 335I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW 335I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335I model years, the 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.