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2013 BMW 320I Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
114,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 BMW 320I, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018419%
2017222%
2016520%
201513%
201459%
2013222%

Other parts of the 2013 BMW 320I

Engine
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 320I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology