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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-BMW-320I / COMPLAINTS
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2013 BMW 320i owner complaints

9 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 2 complaints shown

11/06/2019 93,000 mi ODI #11278375.0

Hello I see there was a recall on a malfunction of the engine were the engine stalls due to timing chain and internal parts that gives the engine power. My car showed and emergency indicator light that said engine oil pressure low and to carefully stop and stop engine of risk of damage. Then another indicator that stated engine compartment hot. This was done and the car towed and now the engine has a knocking noise so not driving it. Looking forward to hearing back from you asap as there telling me at BMW that that recall is no longer in effect which doesn't make since to me. Thanks again

05/19/2014 7,420 mi ODI #10592551.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power to accelerate over 2800 rpms when it was placed in second gear. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 7,420. .... Updated 08/05/14 *bf updated 08/18/2014 *js

brakes 1 complaint shown

11/21/2013 Crash ODI #10553277.0

Re: tcn-kdn21-40701 on 9/17/13 I was involved in a car accident. I was unable to stop my car as it rolled down a hill - although I applied the brakes. The accident occurred as I was leaving a driveway which is positioned on a hill. Immediately prior to the accident a warning message flashed on my screen. I then heard a loud "pop" and then a "grinding" noise. As I applied the brakes the car continued rolling down the hill and the airbag popped out - knocking me unconscious. I was unable to stop the car. When my car reached the bottom of the hill, it hit the back of another car and then traveled across the highway. It's a miracle I wasn't killed! Ironically, the make/model model of my car was recalled the week after my accident. (refer to NHTSA recall # 13v454000). BMW checke

lighting 1 complaint shown

08/14/2020 ODI #11349335.0

Reverse light housing falls out. Multiple online forums stating it is a known issue with BMW and dealerships are aware. Potential hazard if hosing falls off on highway or lack of a reverse light.

body 1 complaint shown

07/11/2020 ODI #11338821.0

Front doors will not unlock from the outside and can't use key to inter manually, this is a safety issue if emergency and can't get into the car easily

engine 1 complaint shown

01/12/2023 76,000 mi ODI #11501517.0

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 320I. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe due to engine oil leaking into the catalytic converter. As a result, the catalytic converted became clogged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil check valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. The VIN was unavailable.

airbags 1 complaint shown

01/12/2022 ODI #11447154.0

engine overheating, passenger safety belt, failed speed control (difficulty accelerating) Due to these issues and malfunctions; it causes injury to the driver as the airbags/seat belts are not stable. If the car suddenly stops it can injure the driver. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly, vehicle loses power/ says to drive moderately or stop driving/ the car drives slow does not past 35 mph, the car goes into 'limp mode' (less than 10 mph) it goes in a very low speed with no acceleration; This is a safety hazard, as it becomes easy to be rear-ended by another driver when it slows substantially. This can cause injury to the driver and surrounding drivers. The problem has been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The water pump and thermostat was replaced, how

other 1 complaint shown

01/03/2019 ODI #11165636.0

The ticking noise from the valves is terrible, the people at BMW said is normal but that noise is too much, its sounds like a diesel car

Showing 300 of 9 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/BMW/320i#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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