2013 BMW 328XI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 26%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 BMW 328XI, 26% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Error - drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center. This was taken to the dealer (Bmw of silver spring, md) at first. They said it was thermostat issue. So, they installed a new thermostat and I paid my $100 deductible. The same error started appearing again just a few days later. The car suddenly shudders, jolts and shifts from eco mode to comfort mode if driving on freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100654, filed 2018-06, 38,000 miles“The car had recently had its 8 speed automatic transmission fluid changed. The transmission was not refilled to the correct capacity and was low. The car began exhibiting drivetrain errors and went into limp mode. The problem is that the computer automatically shifted the car into park while I was driving it. As I approached a stoplight and slow down to around 6 miles an hour the computer automatically put the car in park causing significant grinding of the shark locking gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186915, filed 2019-03, 92,000 miles“While drive on a city street around 30 MPH a warning suddenly appeared indicating a power train malfunction which immediately reduced power. Fortunately I was coming upon a red light. Proceeded to pull over and turn the car off and wait a few minutes before starting it again. After I started the car, the warning did not reappear. Drove the car for a few more blocks, but the warning has not returned. Will continue to monitor.”
NHTSA complaint #10617713, filed 2014-07, 9,915 miles“I was driving at 55 miles per hour, at 5:30 pm in a very busy highway, and the car come to a full stop. This was very nerve wrecking. I am so thankful that the person behind me did not crash. The car is still doing funny holdings of speed at times.”
NHTSA complaint #10605769, filed 2014-06, 3,597 miles“In light of recent hearings into GM failure to correct vehicle issues resulting in deaths, and Bmw past history of not reporting malfunctions I submit the following: on 2 occasions while driving on a high speed highway the engine malfunction indicator came on, the vehicle lost power and started to vibrate violently. I was able to get off the highway and the vehicle was returned to Bmw for repair. I was told that in both incidents it was computer error. I don't believe them especially when they will not return my phone calls and e-mails, and I want to be on record as reporting both incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10578165, filed 2014-04, 3,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 328XI
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 328XI
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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