2013 BMW 328I Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

92Engine complaints

36.1%Of all 255 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE92 · 36.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM60 · 23.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING41 · 16.1%

AIR BAGS38 · 14.9%

SERVICE BRAKES30 · 11.8%

Share of the 255 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“DRIVING WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO TIMING CHAIN GUIDES FAILING. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE…”NHTSA complaint 11281418 — filed 11/20/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, ([removed]) TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11278265 — filed 11/05/2019

“DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER…”NHTSA complaint 11270915 — filed 10/24/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 328I have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 BMW 328I: 92 of 255 complaints on file (36.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 BMW 328I have in total?

255 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.