2013 BMW 335xi Problems & Complaints

Average15% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 335xi at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2013 BMW 335xi with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the 335xi at the same age. The most reported problem area is the speed control & acceleration (2 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

9complaints
1recalls
2crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2013 BMW 335xi problems

  • Speed control & acceleration~25,000 miles
    222%
  • Air bags~45,000 miles
    222%
  • Engine & cooling~1,000 miles
    111%
  • Wheels & tires~5,000 miles
    111%
  • Suspension~15,000 miles
    111%
  • Brakes~0 miles
    111%
  • Stability & traction control~45,000 miles
    111%
  • Seat belts~45,000 miles
    111%
  • Other / not specified~25,000 miles
    111%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~25,000 miles
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 335xi complaints by model year

20062007200820092010201120132014206218112397
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 335xi. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 335xi years: 2006, 2014, 2013. Years to avoid: 2008, 2011, 2009. Compare all years →

2013 BMW 335xi recalls (1)

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 15V-520 · Aug 17, 2015 · 7,727 vehicles

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28,…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2013 BMW 335xi:

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 BMW 335xi a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 335xi rates average: 15% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 335xi at the same age. It is one of the best 335xi years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW 335xi?

The speed control & acceleration — 2 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 335xi have?

There is 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 335xi, the most recent from August 17, 2015 (exterior lighting). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW 335xi?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2014 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2011 and 2009. See the full BMW 335xi years comparison.

At what mileage do 2013 BMW 335xi problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.