2013 BMW 328I brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 31 complaints for the 2013 BMW 328I, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 7,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 7,000 miles, and 96% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 BMW 328I. While driving 63 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. In addition, no warning lights illuminated. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags exploded, ejecting metal fragments. The contact sustained leg, ribs, and sternum injuries. The passenger sustained bruises, a punctured intestine, neck, and rib injuries. Both the driver and passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed.
The vehicle was going down a hill (straight forward) on a ca city street when the driver shifted from auto to manual gear. Instead of working as expected, the car underwent a sudden acceleration and braking proved ineffective. Through a couple seconds of attempted braking with no response, the car kept on accelerating instead. Finally, after making two turns on the hill, the car spun completely out of control and swerved to the other side of the street where it crashed through five trees and eventually stopped.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW 328I
- Engine 136 complaints
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Air bags 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
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