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WBA3A5C59DF••••••2013 Bmw 328I
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2013 Bmw 328I build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
247on the model
104builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 2Electrical System 2Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2025
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part…
SteeringFeb 2018
While driving on a freeway, I get this warning on the dashboard "drive moderately, increased steering effort required. Consult service center." the steering was very tough to rotate and it created panic. I pulled to the nearest parking lot and stopped. After a couple of hours,…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2017
The contact owns a 2013 bmw 328i. The contact smelled strong fuel odors in the vehicle. The odor was also present while the vehicle was being fueled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire fuel system failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2013
The bmw 328 2013 has a tech design flaw which will lead to a possible fatal accident. The screen which shows telephone numbers or radio or navigation directions is placed in such a position that the driver cannot read the script on the secondary and tertiary words when the…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2024
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBA3A5C59DF355828 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.