2013 BMW M3 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 BMW M3, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 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.
“There is a burning smell when I run my A/C. I took it to mechanic and they stated it's an issue with the blower motor wiring, which is covered under recall. But I checked the recall notice and it only covers my vehicle up to 2011, but mine is a 2013. However, the blower motor parts in my car are exactly the same as the 2011, so I feel it should be a part of the recall. I am afraid to drive my car with A/C because something is going to catch fire and I have no idea what has already burned so far.”
NHTSA complaint #11416316, filed 2021-05, 49,000 miles“When I accelerate quickly at an intersection when I get a green light, the engine looses all power but keeps running. Bmw has no idea as no codes are being saved when this happens. The general manager said it probably computer part but we may never know.”
NHTSA complaint #10910460, filed 2016-09, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10193494Aug 1, 2018Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are…
- 10149256May 1, 2017Interrupted supply of power to the vehicle. ? Initial vehicle entry / engine ignition may not function. ? Intermittent power failure during a journey may cause:o Instrument…
- 10136745May 1, 2017ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- 10146660Apr 1, 2017The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This…
- 10146659Apr 1, 2017SERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ?…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 7 | 23% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 13% |
| 2008 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 7% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW M3
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW M3
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology