How many electrical complaints does the 2013 BMW 328i have?

NHTSA lists 63 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 328i, which is 25% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 BMW 328i electrical system?

Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 15V520000 from 2015 covering software correction, and campaign 24V608000 from 2024 covering a water pump and plug connector inspection and replacement.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 328i?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 88,782 miles for Electrical System complaints on this model year.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical complaints?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries and 0 fires among the electrical complaints for the 2013 328i.

How does the 2013 328i compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 328i's electrical complaints made up 25% of its total complaints, similar to 2010 (26%) and 2011 (23%), but lower than 2014 (39%) and 2015 (49%).

2013 BMW 328i Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 63 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 BMW 328i, 25% of all 257 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 88,782. Two recalls (24V608000 and 15V520000) cover related electrical components.

Electrical System complaints: 63; 25% of 257
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 88,783 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Door lock actuators fail intermittently, sometimes trapping occupants inside because the interior handle lifts but the door will not open.
Rear brake light and turn signal wiring overheats and breaks at the connector's ground wire, cutting out the light.
Coolant warning indicator stays illuminated after an electrical sensor failure, even after adding coolant.
A dashboard warning tells the driver to stop for a detected error; after restarting, the engine will not start again.
Turn signal bulbs blink at twice the normal rate while the wiring to the bulb socket melts.
Brake, fuel, and parking lights cycle on and off repeatedly and bulbs keep blowing after replacement, with owners suspecting it ties back to an earlier recall.

When 2013 BMW 328i electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2017, latest Dec 11, 2025.

63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Dec 2025; peak Oct 2024 (7).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 BMW 328i

NHTSA 24V608000Aug 13, 2024Electrical System720,796 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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].

Electrical System complaints by 328i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201041 (26%)
2011131 (23%)
201226 (20%)
201363 (25%)
201459 (39%)
201561 (49%)
201621 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 BMW 328i have?: NHTSA lists 63 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 328i, which is 25% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 BMW 328i electrical system?: Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 15V520000 from 2015 covering software correction, and campaign 24V608000 from 2024 covering a water pump and plug connector inspection and replacement.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 328i?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 88,782 miles for Electrical System complaints on this model year.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical complaints?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries and 0 fires among the electrical complaints for the 2013 328i.
How does the 2013 328i compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 328i's electrical complaints made up 25% of its total complaints, similar to 2010 (26%) and 2011 (23%), but lower than 2014 (39%) and 2015 (49%).