2013 BMW 328I engine problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 BMW 328I — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2013 BMW 328i, N20 engine. Timing chain guide assembly and oil pump drive chain failed catastrophically. Vehicle is available for inspection, however the authorized BMW dealership has already made clear they will accept no responsibility, and I would bear the expense of towing it two hours to their…”
filed Mar 12, 2026
“MY 2013 BMW 328 NON TURBO experienced an all of a sudden warning that the temperature was high even though the temp gauge did not show. Car was pulled over and towed to repair shop. Broken VANOS bolts were discovered and car made a load noise when run.”
filed Jun 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 15 | 27% |
| 2015 328I | 23 | 19% |
| 2014 328I | 29 | 19% |
| 2012 328I | 55 | 42% |
| 2011 328I | 190 | 33% |
| 2010 328I | 47 | 31% |
| 2009 328I | 47 | 24% |
| 2008 328I | 54 | 23% |
| 2007 328I | 65 | 16% |
| 2000 328I | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 BMW 328I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.