2013 Bmw 320xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Engine (1) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting 2015-08-17 · campaign 15V520000 · 7,727 vehicles
Defect: 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 softw
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System 2018-08-01 · B170318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
butt connector for repairing a plug connection. the ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). when checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Equipment 2017-06-01 · SIM010917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. this service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg) to lighting resources, llc
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-06-01 · SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible usspecification
Service Brakes 2017-06-01 · SIM010617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
visual inspection of brake discs/rotors for new car deliveries
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-11-26 · Engine · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 320xi. while the vehicle was at a stop, smoke and an abnormal burning odor were detected. also, the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to wide world bmw (125 east route 59, spring valley, ny 10977, 877-817-1952) where it was diagnosed that the oil cover housing gasket and valve cove…”
2018-04-11 · Structure:body · 57,500 mi“after driving the car and putting it into park and turning off the engine; i am not able to open the driver side door. when i proceed to pull the door handle the driver side door should open, but the lock goes up briefly as i pull the inside door lever, and as i release the lever the door goes back to lock. thus i am left trapped inside my car with…”
2016-11-15 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw 320xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.