2013 BMW 328I engine problems
136 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2013 BMW 328I, which is 35% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 136 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 67 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Car involved in rear end collision and car caught fire and burned up. Air bags did not deploy. Car was in slow motion approaching a stop light when hit in rear . Road conditions sunny and dry. My car was pushed into car in front causing more damage. Accident occurred in illinois 159 in glen carbon,ill.
Vehicle began not responding to gas input and turbo started going out. Diagnostic appeared to reveal waste gate operator malfunction, but further analysis showed complete turbo replacement required. Vehicle began making high pitched noise at various points (idle and acceleration). Less than 90k miles on vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW 328I
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Air bags 44 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints