2013 BMW 328 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2013 BMW 328, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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.
“This is now a repeat problem (3 times). Driving at speed on local roads the car drops to idle speed and there is no response from the gas pedal. This morning I had just gotten the car back from Bmw service and was driving back to work when the same thing happened. This time it happened as I was turning across the oncoming traffic lane and I was let basically stationary in the oncoming lane.”
NHTSA complaint #10926110, filed 2016-11, 56,000 miles“3 days after receiving an oil change and brake pad change, while driving on a city street at approximately 25mph my car spontaneously switched into neutral and I could no longer accelerate. My dashboard stated that I had a drivetrain malfunction and that maximum output was not available. I proceeded to take my car into Bmw in order to get a diagnosis. When I received the diagnosis I was told that my engine was non operable and I would have to pay ten thousand to change engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133501, filed 2018-10, 106,000 miles“The vehicle can't handle heavy rain with medium sized puddles. The owner's manual clearly states, drive through calm water only if not deeper than 9.8 inches, no faster than walking speed up to 6mph. This puddle was under 4 inches as I measured and took photos, but Bmw refuses to warranty the work. They claim the engine hydrolocked resulting in full replacement of the engine. A quick trip to google and you will see many people complaining of the same issue. We were the only car disabled. 2 dealers admitted to engineering flaws, but laughed at Bmw covering the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885651, filed 2016-07, 30,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 328
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 328
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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