NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 BMW 328D Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 BMW 328D has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 BMW 328D. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 BMW 328D. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
NHTSA #21V907000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported November 19, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 50,404 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified July 6, 2022
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Safety consequence
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Constant-Velocity Joint May Become Damaged
NHTSA #20V185000 · Power Train — Driveline — Constant Velocity Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 8,536 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 22, 2020
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.
Safety consequence
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire
NHTSA #18V755000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR VALVE) · NHTSA notice
Reported October 25, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 44,368 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 13, 2019 · Vehicles built September 12, 2012 – June 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Safety consequence
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW 328D model years
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