2013 BMW 328I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 8%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,523miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 BMW 328I, 8% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,523 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Smelling fuel when I fill my tank and also noticed fuel on the ground if parked for an extended period. Took my car in and they stated the fuel tank has a hairline crack and Bmw has since reinforced the part. Seems like they know it is prone to cracking and have made the fix but not issued a recall”
NHTSA complaint #11299266, filed 2020-01, 62,000 miles“My car is a 2013 and was purchased in 2016; with milage at 78,700. On a cold start, a huge cloud of white smoke comes out of the right exhaust pipe. I took it to Bmw for a diagnostic to determine the cause of the smoke. I was told it is a turbo feed line and if that is not it then it is the turbo charger engine as a whole. I was quote $5000 for the full repair on a car. I found a recall for the same issue on the same model of car, and I spoke with Bmw about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340114, filed 2020-07, 78,700 miles“On 2016 I was driving on a very busy parkway in the afternoon at about 45 MPH (which is a legal speed limit) when my car started shuddering, shaking and slowing down and a message came on saying drive train malfunction. I immediately called my husband who told me to pull over and shut off the car for 5 minutes. He managed to calm me down. When I restarted the car, the car could not start I was very scared the car was tow to Bmw and they state it was rhe starter that when bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102346, filed 2018-06, 70,000 miles“Arrived at home, turned the vehicle off, and saw smoke coming from hood and smell of something burning. Opened the hood, and saw that the smoke was due to oil dripping onto the catalytic converter. There was no fire. The vehicle was then towed to dealer due to risk of fire. Video is available if needed; please contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #11074690, filed 2018-02, 53,000 miles“High pressure fuel pump failure caused car to cease operating. Car shut down completely while in motion. I was driving through a parking structure at the time. Ultimately, the car was towed to a dealer for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10991248, filed 2017-05, 57,943 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the…
- 10212788Apr 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10212780Apr 1, 2022Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service…
- 10214256Feb 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10162399Jul 10, 2019N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and…
- 10161557May 1, 2019NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE AND WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the…
- 10153744Jan 1, 2019ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
- 10135050Feb 1, 2018CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens /…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12% |
| 2014 | 17 | 11% |
| 2013 | 20 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 8% |
| 2011 | 20 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 22 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 328I
92 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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