2013 BMW 335 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2013 BMW 335 has a complaint index of 14, the lowest among the years with data, and ranks 7th worst out of 8 model years. It has one NHTSA complaint, one recall for airbag inflators, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 335 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2013 BMW 335 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivetrain output drops sharply while driving, cutting acceleration.
- Top speed became limited to around 40mph during one malfunction event.
- The car recovered partially on a second occurrence, reaching about 65mph.
- The failure was reported at 50,000 miles of median mileage.
2013 BMW 335 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 335 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 335 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 BMW 335 has a complaint index of 14, the lowest of the 8 model years with data, and only one owner complaint on file.
- What problems does the 2013 BMW 335 have?
- The single complaint on file describes a drivetrain malfunction that reduced engine output and limited top speed, reported at 50,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 BMW 335 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V071000) covers the driver's frontal airbag module or inflator, which BMW dealers replace at no cost to affected owners.
- How does the 2013 BMW 335 compare to other years?
- The 2013 model ranks 7th worst of 8 years by complaint index, well below the 2011 (complaint index 100) and 2009 (complaint index 86) model years rated Avoid.
- What is the top problem area for the 2013 BMW 335?
- NHTSA data lists Engine as the top problem area, tied with Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 100% of the single reported complaint.