2013 BMW 335XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335XI years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 335XI. That ranks 6th out of 12 335XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 335XI 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 | 2 | 22% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | 13,997 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 5 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 4,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 335XI recalls (1)
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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.
In a left-hand turning lane of a city street, intending to make a left turn on a green light at a controlled intersection, my car was stationary at idle & in neutral at a complete stop until on-coming traffic cleared intersection. From a dead stop in 1st gear (stick shift), i started a left turn…
Door sometimes does not unlock from the inside. Normally a double pull on the interior handle will unlock and open the door. But sometimes it will not unlock (the handle feels stuck and can't be fully pulled) and requires pressing the electronic central locking switch. Not safe if there is an…
I was rear ended from a dead stop by a vehichle around 50 mph and my airbags malfunctioned. I had smoke coming from the dash but no actual air bag protected me by coming out. The seat belts are locked up and no longer work. The car then forced me to leave it in the middle of the road because it…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 bmw 335xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
Every since i purchased the car, new off the lot, the brakes have squealed while coming to a stop or slowing down to stop. The noise is such a high pitch that other cars look at me like nails on a chalk board. I have brought to the attention to bmw service center at least 6x while the car is being…
Other BMW 335XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 335XI | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 335XI | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 335XI | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 335XI | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 335XI | 23 | 3 |
| 2010 335XI | 11 | 3 |
| 2009 335XI | 18 | 3 |
| 2008 335XI | 62 | 3 |
| 2007 335XI | 20 | 4 |
| 2006 335XI | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 335XI | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335XI?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 335XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW 335XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335XI model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.