Model year guide

2013 BMW 328

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 BMW 328 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 246 on record.

2013 BMW 328 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 BMW 328 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 BMW 328 recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V071000 · 05/02/2016

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDriv…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…

NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021

Loss of power assist braking Closed

In a letter dated September 26, 2013, BMW Group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 BMW 3-Series, 5-Series, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, and Z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA Recall 13V-454). According to BMW, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft…

NHTSA #PE13030 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Sep 2013 · closed Oct 2013

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 667

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 667.

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

Bulletin B012016 · Electrical System · Feb 2025

Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle. However, if the vehicle’s fi…

Bulletin B131110 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2024

Radio R/C with FEM Return

Bulletin B063824 · May 2024

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

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 “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471

Bulletin SB23-01 · Steering, Suspension, Equipment · Aug 2023

This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.

Bulletin sb23-01TMS · Steering, Suspension, Equipment · Jul 2023

SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attachi…

Bulletin SB 23-01 · Suspension, Equipment, Steering · Jul 2023

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

Bulletin B514616 · Structure · May 2023

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

Bulletin B651523 · Electrical System · May 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 328I RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW 328

The BMW 328 is a sports car produced by BMW from 1936 to 1940. Its body design is credited to Peter Szymanowski, who became BMW chief of design after World War II.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2013 BMW 328 trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 241 hp

2013 BMW 328 vehicles on record

Other BMW 328 model years

2013 BMW 328 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 328 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 BMW 328. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.