Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 BMW 328I
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 BMW 328I has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 257 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V608000 Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V017000 Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V520000 Side Marker Lamps Inoperative/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V627000 Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V454000 Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 92 complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 44 complaints
- Air Bags 39 complaints
- Service Brakes 31 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
Of the 257 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 257 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 BMW 328i has an average reliability rating. With 257 complaints and 5 recall campaigns, issues mainly concern the engine, electrical system, and brakes. The recall on the vacuum pump indicates a significant brake issue, but relatively few complaints address air bags and exterior lighting. Given the frequency of engine and electrical complaints, potential owners should consider these costs when evaluating the vehicle's long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 4 years
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Electrical malfunctions
- Noticeable power loss
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 BMW 328I at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.