2013 BMW 328I Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 BMW 328I, 2% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving from work and the car just instantly shut off on the highway. The car wouldn't go into neutral. After doing some research online I saw that it's a problem where a lot of Bmw owners have encountered. What if I got my kids in the car that day”
NHTSA complaint #11202974, filed 2019-04, 104,000 miles“At stop light, warning on the dashboard drive moderately, increased steering effort required. Consult service center. The steering was very tough to rotate and it created panic. After a couple of hours, restarted car and the steering was more manageable. Dealer came back suggesting the car needs reprogramming and despite under Bmw platinum extended warranty 236 usd was charged . Should have been covered or an outright recall instead of charging as if it is a feature. I would request NHTSA to look into the matter and make Bmw responsible for such mistakes instead of consumer paying. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175132, filed 2019-02, 60,800 miles“Purchased the vehicle in late march. We have already had to go to the repair shop more than 3 occasions. I believe they are using faulty pieces in vehicles. We spent 13k and put down 4k. Now working 2 months the repairs are costing close to 5k in 2 months. I understand buying used vehicles as my first car was used. However I have had no issues in 2 years. I believe this piece was broken and they didn't want to repair the issues with the car based on cost.”
NHTSA complaint #11217229, filed 2019-06“Suspension fault when drive feels like the car its lowered and feeel everithyng with no reason and the stavility its wear I almost kill myself Bmw have to check this error on suspension oxnard california 93033”
NHTSA complaint #11229501, filed 2019-07“Light cracks, chips, defects inside of headlight housing. Vehicles are not that old and the defect tends to appear on all f30 Bmw 3 series models. Could worsen over time and create visibility issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10955060, filed 2017-02Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 328I
92 complaintsElectrical system
61 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 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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