Model year guide

2013 BMW 320xi

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 BMW 320xi is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2013 BMW 320xi at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints3

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2013 BMW 320xi recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #15V520000 · 17/08/2015

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, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, …

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 BMW 320xi common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2013 BMW 320xi trims & engines on record

Trims
xDrive
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 180 hp

2013 BMW 320xi vehicles on record

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Other BMW 320xi model years

2015 2014

2013 BMW 320xi — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 320xi have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 BMW 320xi. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 320xi?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, structure, air bags.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.