Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 BMW 328i has 32 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Recall was issued in August 2024 and there is yet to be a fix/remedy |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Dropped off my BMW on June 17 for a water pump recall 24V-608 for wiring harness connector issue and... |
| Apr 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It has been over a year since I received the first recall notice for my vehicle, and I am continuing... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown, Over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Water pump electrical connector |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle's manufacturer (BMW) has failed to remedy a potentially lethal safety recall in a timely... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car has been recalled since August for a fire risk and there is no ETA on any repairs |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BMW has not provided a timely solution for the latest recall dated 8/2024. |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | It’s been a few months with no remedy contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they coul... |
| May 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Timing chain broken, sas light on, drivetrain malfunction… |
| Jan 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I started smelling burning oil from my engine and brought it to the mechanic. He confirmed that my c... |
| Jul 21, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | i was told by couple shops the my timing chain as a problem. Car will not start.....stalled out on a... |
| Jun 11, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Always get the message: right break light. I have changed the lightbulb several times and the brea... |
| Apr 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHT , , FLUID LIGHT , PARKING LIGHT ETC . KEEPS COMING ON , LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT WHEN FIX... |
| May 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN LATE MARCH. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN 3 OCCASI... |
| Apr 12, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM I STARTING TO FAIL. AT TIMES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN A DOOR FROM THE INSIDE ... |
| Mar 18, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED. THIS MAKES IT SO THAT THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN WHEN YOU ARE INSIDE... |
| Feb 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ELECTRICAL ISSUES ,BRAKE LIGHTS , PARKING LIGHT , OIL LIGHTS , AND ETC , PURCHASED SEVERAL LIGHT HAD... |
| Jan 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVER AND PASSENGER TRAPPED IN CAR AFTER PARKING AT AS GAS PUMP. DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BUT NOT OPEN RE... |
| Dec 28, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | THE VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL (STRAIGHT FORWARD) ON A CA CITY STREET WHEN THE DRIVER SHIFTED FRO... |