2013 BMW 320i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
29/100
#6 most-complained of 8 320i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 BMW 320i has 9 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 29 out of 100 — #6 highest of 8 320i model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 23 city / 34.5 hwy
Top 2013 BMW 320i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Engine2 (22%)
- Structure & Body2 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (22%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Fuel System1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
2013 BMW 320i recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V520000Aug 17, 2015Electrical System7,727 vehicles
Exterior lighting
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.
Remedy: 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].
- NHTSA 14V627000Oct 7, 2014Brakes8,988 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 13V454000Sep 26, 2013Brakes76,191 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
2013 BMW 320i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other 320i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 320i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 BMW 320i ranks #6 of 8 among 320i model years (Complaint Index 29/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 320i?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and structure & body (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 84,500 miles.
- Does the 2013 BMW 320i have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 BMW 320i, most recently reported 2015, covering electrical system and brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 BMW 320i?
- EPA rates the 2013 BMW 320i at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.