2013 BMW 328 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#2 most-complained of 4 328 years
NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2013 BMW 328, with a complaint index of 67 and a rank of 2nd worst out of 4 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems make up 50% of complaints, with median failure mileage around 51,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2013 BMW 328 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (50%)
- Other2 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (20%)
- Airbags1 (10%)
- Electrical System1 (10%)
What owners report
- Engine unexpectedly revs to high RPM while stopped and the car lurches forward, in one case causing a crash.
- Engine drops to idle speed at highway or local road speed with no response from the accelerator pedal, reported as a repeat issue.
- Transmission gets stuck and cannot be shifted into neutral, even by a tow truck driver following manual instructions.
- Vehicle reportedly hydrolocked the engine after driving through a puddle described as under 4 inches deep.
- Driver and passenger doors occasionally fail to unlock from inside using the physical door handles.
- Drivetrain malfunction warning appears on the dashboard along with sudden loss of acceleration and a shift into neutral while driving.
2013 BMW 328 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2013 compared with other 328 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 328 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a Caution verdict for the 2013 328, with a complaint index of 67 that ranks 2nd worst among the 4 model years with data. Engine problems account for half of all complaints.
- What is the main problem with the 2013 BMW 328?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, making up 50% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 51,000 miles. Owners also reported transmission problems that left cars stuck out of neutral.
- Does the 2013 BMW 328 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 328, covering airbag inflators (campaign 16V071000), with dealers replacing the affected airbag module or inflator.
- How does the 2013 BMW 328 compare to other years?
- The 2013 model's complaint index of 67 is better than the 2011 model's index of 100 (Avoid) but worse than the 2012 model's index of 33 (Good).