Model year
2013 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 21 complaints for the 2013 BMW 3 Series (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 20 recalls and 362 complaints under 320I, 320XI, 328, 328D, 328I, 328XI, 335, 335I, 335IS, and 335XI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), ENGINE (7), POWER TRAIN (6). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 88 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 26 complaints
- 2003 73 complaints
- 2004 77 complaints
- 2005 25 complaints
- 2006 202 complaints
- 2007 115 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 53 complaints
- 2010 30 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 21 complaints
- 2014 410 complaints
- 2015 215 complaints
- 2016 106 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 73 complaints
- 2019 41 complaints
- 2020 53 complaints
- 2021 33 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 11 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
21 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 320I | 3 | 9 |
| 320XI | 1 | 3 |
| 328 | 1 | 10 |
| 328D | 3 | 0 |
| 328I | 5 | 257 |
| 328XI | 2 | 27 |
| 335 | 1 | 1 |
| 335I | 2 | 43 |
| 335IS | 1 | 3 |
| 335XI | 1 | 9 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13030 | Loss of power assist braking · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | Sep 6, 2013 | Oct 25, 2013 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 328 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| 2013 BMW 328 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 328 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| 2013 BMW 328 I Xdrive 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| 2013 BMW 328 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 335 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| 2013 BMW 335 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 335 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
6 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 335i Coupe · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 335i Coupe xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 335i Coupe xDrive · 3L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 335is Convertible · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 335is Convertible · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 335i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 335i Convertible · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 328i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 328i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 328i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 335i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
16 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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