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ProblemsByVin File / 2013-BMW-335IS
2013 · bmw

bmw 335is problems

0 safety recalls. 3 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.4 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Critical
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Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2013 335is · airbags
"TAKATA RECALL. TOOK BMW TO BMW DEALER ON MALLORY ROAD IN NASHVILLE TN ON NOV. 3 TO HAVE AIRBAG REPLACED AT 10:00, MY APPOINTMENT TIME. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME ABOUT ONE HOUR LATER. BMW REFUSED TO GIVE ME ANY PAPERWORK RELATED TO THE MY VISIT. THIS SUGGEST THEY DID…
11/05/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11043583.0
2013 335is · other
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS SEEMS TO BE A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH BMW. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER.
06/10/2017 · NHTSA ODI #10994262.0
2013 335is · engine
AS PER BMW, 5140 READ FAULT MEMORY, CONNECTED BATTERY CHARGER FAULT CODE 2A9A,31002A9B, RAN TEST PLAN, UPON INSPECTION, NOTED FRONT BOLT HAD BEEN PULLED FREE AND THREADS STRIPPED, THIS COMMON WITH AN ENGINE OVER REV.(DAMAGING INTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENTS . THIS WAS LATER…
04/17/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10508588.0

Common questions

Is the 2013 BMW 335is reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.4 out of 10 based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 BMW 335is is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2013 BMW 335is?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my BMW 335is has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 BMW 335is?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 3 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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