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2013 Bmw 335I

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2013 Bmw 335I has 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: the car goes into "limp mode" while driving reducing power immediately. i was making a turn onto a street crossing a highway and my car went into this limp mode. i was almost hit due to the sudden loss of power. symptoms: 1) loss of power and car will not rev. past ~3,000 rpm (no fault codes on .

8 crash reports 1 injury

69

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

13 complaints
19%
  • • THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON
  • • RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR INSIDE OF DASH UPON ACCELERATION (2000-2500RPM) ON COLD STARTS. CAN CHANGE NOISE BASED UPON ACCELERATION. GOES AWAY AFTER MOTOR WARMS UP (USUALLY 15 MINUTES) SO GETTING DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER IS DIFFICULT. REPEATEDLY GET "CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM" BA
  • • "LIMP MODE" IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE AFFECTING 2012-2014 BMW 335I MODELS WITH THE M SPORT PACKAGE. AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO 60-65 MPH, AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, I EXPERIENCED LIMP MODE. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, THE RPMS WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 2500 OR FALL BELOW 2000. THE OIL TEMPERATUR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

12 complaints
17%
  • • PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION SYMBOL CAME ON ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AS I STARTED THE CAR AND REMAINED ON AS I DROVE IT AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT IT WAS GONE BRIEFLY
  • • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT
  • • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION SYMBOL CAME ON ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AS I STARTED THE CAR AND REMAINED ON AS I DROVE IT AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT IT WAS GONE BRIEFLY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints
14%
  • • THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON
  • • IF CELL PHONE PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, IT COULD CAUSE A FALSE SEAT BELT LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. I NOTICED WHILE CHARGING MY PHONE THROUGH THE USB PORT AND THE PHONE IS CHARGING; I CAN REPEAT THE INCIDENT OVER AND OVER. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. THIS COULD HAPPEN I
  • • I LOVED MY BMW UNTIL I REALIZED IT HAS A FAULTY ENGINE. I NOTICED THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ONCE WHEN I WENT THROUGH A CAR WASH. I TURNED OFF WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR. MY CAR WAS UP TO DATE ON ALL OIL CHANGES ETC, I TAKE IT TO BMW SPECIALIST ONLY. I NOTICED A LIGHT TICK SOUND AND REPORTED IT
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

9 complaints
13%
  • • RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR INSIDE OF DASH UPON ACCELERATION (2000-2500RPM) ON COLD STARTS. CAN CHANGE NOISE BASED UPON ACCELERATION. GOES AWAY AFTER MOTOR WARMS UP (USUALLY 15 MINUTES) SO GETTING DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER IS DIFFICULT. REPEATEDLY GET "CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM" BA
  • • "LIMP MODE" IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE AFFECTING 2012-2014 BMW 335I MODELS WITH THE M SPORT PACKAGE. AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO 60-65 MPH, AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, I EXPERIENCED LIMP MODE. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, THE RPMS WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 2500 OR FALL BELOW 2000. THE OIL TEMPERATUR
  • • DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY WITH NORMAL SPEED LIMIT. VEHICLE STARTED TO SPUTTER AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER AND SPEED DECREASING QUICKLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I DID HAVE A CHANCE TO PULL OVER SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER. WIFE AND CHILDREN WAS SC
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR INSIDE OF DASH UPON ACCELERATION (2000-2500RPM) ON COLD STARTS. CAN CHANGE NOISE BASED UPON ACCELERATION. GOES AWAY AFTER MOTOR WARMS UP (USUALLY 15 MINUTES) SO GETTING DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER IS DIFFICULT. REPEATEDLY GET "CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM" BA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

7 complaints
10%
  • • THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON
  • • "LIMP MODE" IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE AFFECTING 2012-2014 BMW 335I MODELS WITH THE M SPORT PACKAGE. AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO 60-65 MPH, AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, I EXPERIENCED LIMP MODE. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, THE RPMS WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 2500 OR FALL BELOW 2000. THE OIL TEMPERATUR
  • • DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY WITH NORMAL SPEED LIMIT. VEHICLE STARTED TO SPUTTER AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER AND SPEED DECREASING QUICKLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I DID HAVE A CHANCE TO PULL OVER SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER. WIFE AND CHILDREN WAS SC
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 69 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ENGINE: THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    AIR BAGS: PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION SYMBOL CAME ON ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AS I STARTED THE CAR AND REMAINED ON AS I DROVE IT AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT IT WAS GONE BRIEFLY

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE DRIVING REDUCING POWER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A STREET CROSSING A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WENT INTO THIS LIMP MODE. I WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SYMPTOMS: 1) LOSS OF POWER AND CAR WILL NOT REV. PAST ~3,000 RPM (NO FAULT CODES ON

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR INSIDE OF DASH UPON ACCELERATION (2000-2500RPM) ON COLD STARTS. CAN CHANGE NOISE BASED UPON ACCELERATION. GOES AWAY AFTER MOTOR WARMS UP (USUALLY 15 MINUTES) SO GETTING DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER IS DIFFICULT. REPEATEDLY GET "CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM" BA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw 335I — Year Comparison

How does 2013 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2015
16Excellent Reliability
2014
31Above Average
2013
69Average
2012
30Above Average
2011
136Below Average
2010
58Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
69
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
8
Injury reports
1
Segment avg
80

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