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BMW 320IModel year report

2013 BMW 320I Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
84,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW 320I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW 320I. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine (2) and body and structure (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 530 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 52 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “engine overheating, passenger safety belt, failed speed control (difficulty accelerating) Due to these issues and malfunctions; it causes injury to the driver as the airbags/seat belts are not stable. If the car suddenly stops it can injure the driver. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly, vehicle loses power/ says to drive moderately or stop driving/ the car drives slow does not past 35 mph, the car goes into 'limp mode' (less than 10 mph) it goes in a very low speed with no acceleration; This is a safety hazard, as it becomes easy to be rear-ended by another driver when it slows substantially. …”

NHTSA complaint #11447154, filed 2022-01

Engine: “The contact owns a 2013 BMW 320I. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe due to engine oil leaking into the catalytic converter. As a result, the catalytic converted became clogged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil check valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #11501517, filed 2023-01, 76,000 miles

Body and structure: “Reverse light housing falls out. Multiple online forums stating it is a known issue with Bmw and dealerships are aware. Potential hazard if hosing falls off on highway or lack of a reverse light.”

NHTSA complaint #11349335, filed 2020-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “Hello I see there was a recall on a malfunction of the engine were the engine stalls due to timing chain and internal parts that gives the engine power. My car showed and emergency indicator light that said engine oil pressure low and to carefully stop and stop engine of risk of damage. Then another indicator that stated engine compartment hot. This was done and the car towed and now the engine has a knocking noise so not driving it. Looking forward to hearing back from you asap as there telling me at Bmw that that recall is no longer in effect which doesn't make since to me. Thanks again”

NHTSA complaint #11278375, filed 2019-11, 93,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 76,000 and 93,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 84,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013201420192020320222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 BMW 320I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
320i RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233528$2,950
320i RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual233527$3,050
320i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233427$3,050
320i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual223326$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 BMW 320I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 530 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 530 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 320I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20182113,6150528—Rising
2017990,5000528—Not enough data
20162557,500052838 · TypicalRising
20153456,200352850 · TypicalRising
20145363,9677528100 · MoreFalling
2013984,5003—28—Not enough data

All BMW 320I model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 BMW 320I have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW 320I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 BMW 320I is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2013 BMW 320I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW 320I get?

The EPA rates the 2013 BMW 320I (320i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 23 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 BMW 320I reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,500 miles and the middle half falls between 76,000 and 93,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.