2013 BMW 328d Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#6 most-complained of 6 328d years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 BMW 328d has 0 NHTSA complaints on file and a complaint index of 0, ranking 6th of 6 model years by that measure. It carries 3 recalls, covering the EGR cooler, fuel system, and a constant-velocity joint issue.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2013 BMW 328d problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2013 BMW 328d recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V907000Nov 19, 2021Fuel System50,404 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 20V185000Mar 26, 2020Transmission & Powertrain8,536 vehicles
Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.
Risk: A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 18V755000Oct 25, 2018Engine44,368 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2013 compared with other 328d years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2013 BMW 328d have?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2013 BMW 328d, giving it a complaint index of 0.
- Does the 2013 BMW 328d have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this year: an EGR cooler/intake manifold campaign, a fuel system campaign, and a constant-velocity joint campaign affecting the transfer case.
- How does the 2013 328d compare to other years?
- Among the 6 model years with data, 2013 ranks 6th by complaint index, while 2014 (index 100) and 2015 (index 80) are the years marked Avoid, and 2016 (index 20) is rated Best.
- Is the EGR cooler recall on the 2013 328d serious?
- NHTSA recall 18V755000 covers EGR cooler inspection and replacement, and a related recall 21V907000 also addresses the EGR cooler and intake manifold; dealers perform these repairs free of charge.