2013 BMW 335XI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 335XI years
The 2013 BMW 335XI has 9 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 80, and ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other 335XI years. Engine problems make up 33% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,993 miles.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2013 BMW 335XI problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (33%)
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Brakes2 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (22%)
- Fuel System1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls and drops into neutral in traffic when the auto start-stop feature activates, throwing an error code and forcing a manual restart.
- Engine loses power and won't rev past 3,000 rpm with no fault codes displayed.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a rear-end collision at around 50 mph, with smoke coming from the dash and seat belts locking up.
- Front passenger suspension collapsed while driving at 20 mph, triggering a drive-slow warning light.
- Brakes squeal at high pitch when slowing to a stop, reported as present since the car was new.
- Run-flat tires developed bubbles on the outer sidewall within a short distance of use.
2013 BMW 335XI recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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].
2013 compared with other 335XI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 BMW 335XI reliable?
- NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2013 335XI with a complaint index of 80, ranking it 2nd worst of 6 model years covered, so it carries an Avoid verdict compared to other 335XI years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335XI?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,993 miles. Airbags, brakes, and suspension each account for 22% of complaints.
- Does the 2013 BMW 335XI have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 335XI, covering the electrical system (campaign 15V520000), which required a software update from dealers to correct the issue.
- How does the 2013 335XI compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 80, the 2013 335XI is worse than 2010 (40), 2012 (0), 2014 (60), and 2015 (20), but better than 2011 (100), which had the highest index of all listed years.