2013 BMW 335IS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335IS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 335IS. That ranks 2nd out of 7 335IS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 335IS 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 5,137 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 335IS recalls (1)
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.
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.
"takata recall. Took bmw to bmw dealer on mallory road in nashville tn on nov. 3 to have airbag replaced at 10:00, my appointment time. Vehicle was returned to me about one hour later. Bmw refused to give me any paperwork related to the my visit. This suggest they did not change the bag. Please…
High pressure fuel pumps seems to be a continuing problem with bmw. I feel like this is a safety issue because it can cause lose of engine power.
As per bmw, 5140 read fault memory, connected battery charger fault code 2a9a,31002a9b, ran test plan, upon inspection, noted front bolt had been pulled free and threads stripped, this common with an engine over rev.(damaging internal engine components . This was later confirmed through diagnostic…
Other BMW 335IS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 335IS | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 335IS | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 335IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 335IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 335IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 335IS | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335IS?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 335IS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW 335IS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335IS model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.