2013 BMW 328i Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 37 brake complaints for the 2013 BMW 328i, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to two recalls (14V627000 and 13V454000). Median mileage at failure was 8,000 miles, and 16 of the reported cases involved crashes with 9 injuries.
- Brakes complaints
- 37
- 14% of 257
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden and complete loss of braking power at low speeds, such as while parking or pulling into a spot, leading to curb strikes or collisions.
- Several complaints describe brake failure in stop-and-go or highway traffic that resulted in rear-ending the vehicle ahead because the brake pedal produced no stopping force.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal being fully depressed with no response, followed by the vehicle crashing into a fixed object like a curb or gate.
- A few reports link brake failure to simultaneous unintended acceleration or steering stiffness, with the vehicle speeding up on its own before the brakes failed.
- In one case brakes locked up and engaged independently of the driver, causing the car to veer over a curb.
- Dealers in several cases could not diagnose the cause of the brake failure and returned the vehicle without repair.
When 2013 BMW 328i brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 31, 2013, latest Aug 2, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 BMW 328i
- 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].
Brakes complaints by 328i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 BMW 328i have?
- NHTSA lists 37 brake complaints for the 2013 BMW 328i, which is 14% of all 257 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 BMW 328i?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 14V627000 and 13V454000, both covering brake-related issues on the 328i and related BMW models.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 328i?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2013 328i is 8,000 miles.
- Do the reported brake failures lead to crashes?
- Of the brake complaints filed, 16 involved crashes and 9 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.