2013 BMW 328I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 24%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,565miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 BMW 328I, 24% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,565 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the fwy. The system in my car anounced for me to stop as it was detecting an error. I pulled aside turn off the engine, waited some time, turned engine back on and car would not start. Called towing services and taken to a mechanic. Per mechanic the motor engine died. Had no car since 12/20/2018. Please assist incident happen on 12/20/2019 near cerritos california. 605 s fwy around 6:30am”
NHTSA complaint #11186257, filed 2019-03, 72,000 miles“I have taken my car to the dealership and asked for this lock issue to be repaired at least 6 times during the past five years. Over the past two years the issue happens more frequently. At times I am in the car without it running, then I go to open the door and I am locked inside. The handle acts like it is going to open but the door does not open. The handle lifts but does not move the lock. I have to use a button on the console or the key fob to unlock all the doors electronically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10981272, filed 2017-04, 22,000 miles“Drivetrain malfunction light came on stating to drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center. The codes was cda904 no message (status trailer 0x2e4) receiver engine ecu transmitter trailer. 130f20 exhaust camshaft offset angel to crankshaft outside tolerance; 120408 boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise block after paying $180.00 for diagnostic I was told today that I need to replace the timing chain/ guild. Replace oil pump chain module and replace the valve cover. The timing chain guide is broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #11270915, filed 2019-10, 88,000 miles“Door locking mechanism I starting to fail. At times it is impossible to open a door from the inside because of the door lock actuator when the rest of the car is unlocked. Currently, the only method to unlock it would be from the key or the door unlock button in the center of the vehicle. This could be dangerous in situations where one would need to exit the vehicle but they cannot because the door will not open.”
NHTSA complaint #11202735, filed 2019-04, 34,996 miles“The vehicle was going down a hill (straight forward) on a ca city street when the driver shifted from auto to manual gear. Instead of working as expected, the car underwent a sudden acceleration and braking proved ineffective. Through a couple seconds of attempted braking with no response, the car kept on accelerating instead. Finally, after making two turns on the hill, the car spun completely out of control and swerved to the other side of the street where it crashed through five trees and eventually stopped. The driver loss of consciousness and delivered to er. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171734, filed 2019-01, 65 milesRelated recalls
- 24V608000Aug 13, 2024BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018…Covers: BMW 328I 2012–2016, 528I 2012–2016, X3 2013–2017 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10238090May 1, 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE…
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
- 10214990May 1, 2022The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map…
- 10211864Mar 1, 2022The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
- 10200249Jun 1, 2021The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting…
- 10186227Dec 1, 2020?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than…
- 10181231Sep 1, 2020BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | 37% |
| 2015 | 56 | 45% |
| 2014 | 52 | 34% |
| 2013 | 61 | 24% |
| 2012 | 23 | 18% |
| 2011 | 130 | 22% |
| 2010 | 38 | 25% |
| 2009 | 61 | 32% |
| 2008 | 85 | 36% |
| 2007 | 129 | 32% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 19% |
| 1997 | 7 | 28% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 328I
92 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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