How common are fuel system complaints on the 2013 BMW 328i?

NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 328i, which is about 8% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System component on the 2013 328i.

At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on this year is 64,523 miles.

Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Fuel System complaints.

What kind of fuel system problems do owners describe?

Owners describe fuel odor, fuel leaking after parking, fuel tank seal or crack issues, and high pressure fuel pump failures leading to stalling.

2013 BMW 328i Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 BMW 328i, about 8% of all 257 complaints filed for the year. No related recalls are listed for this component, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 64,523 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 20; 8% of 257
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 64,523 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report fuel odor inside the cabin and while fueling, later traced to a fuel tank or seal issue by a dealer.
Some describe fuel leaking onto the garage floor after fueling, tied to a fractured seal above the fuel tank.
Several drivers experienced sudden stalling or loss of power attributed to high pressure fuel pump failure, in one case while the car was moving through a parking structure.
Multiple owners noticed heavy white smoke from the exhaust at cold start, which some link to a turbocharger oil supply line issue rather than the fuel system itself.
One owner reported a hairline crack in the fuel tank that caused fuel smell and ground leakage after parking for an extended period.

When 2013 BMW 328i fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2015, latest Jan 26, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Mar 2022 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 BMW 328i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 328i model year

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

20108 (5%)
201120 (3%)
201210 (8%)
201320 (8%)
201417 (11%)
201515 (12%)
20161 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2013 BMW 328i?: NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 328i, which is about 8% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 BMW 328i fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System component on the 2013 328i.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on this year is 64,523 miles.
Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Fuel System complaints.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners describe?: Owners describe fuel odor, fuel leaking after parking, fuel tank seal or crack issues, and high pressure fuel pump failures leading to stalling.