Model year record
2013 BMW 3 Series
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 34 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 3,500 mi |
| Engine | 7 | 1,825 mi |
| Power train | 6 | 2,250 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2,250 mi |
| Air bags | 3 | 2,755 mi |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2,250 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 2,515 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 300 mi |
| Structure: body | 1 | 2,755 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 12,650 mi |
| Wheels | 1 | 37,500 mi |
The 2012 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.