Does the 2013 BMW 335XI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 335XI, the most recent reported on August 17, 2015 (Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335XI?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (2).

How many 2013 BMW 335XI complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 BMW 335XI recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 335XI.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 BMW 335XI recalls

Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 15V520000 · reported August 17, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · 7,727 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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].

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags2
Vehicle speed control2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1
Suspension1
Tires1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 4, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 25,000 miles · crash reported
IN A LEFT-HAND TURNING LANE OF A CITY STREET, INTENDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT AT A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT IDLE & IN NEUTRAL AT A COMPLETE STOP UNTIL ON-COMING TRAFFIC CLEARED INTERSECTION. FROM A DEAD STOP IN 1ST GEAR (STICK SHIFT), I STARTED A LEFT TURN - SUDDENLY…

Feb 1, 2018 · Unknown or other · 25,000 miles
DOOR SOMETIMES DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. NORMALLY A DOUBLE PULL ON THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOOR. BUT SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT UNLOCK (THE HANDLE FEELS STUCK AND CAN'T BE FULLY PULLED) AND REQUIRES PRESSING THE ELECTRONIC CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH. NOT SAFE IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. I…

Apr 26, 2017 · Air bags · 45,000 miles · crash reported
I WAS REAR ENDED FROM A DEAD STOP BY A VEHICHLE AROUND 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED. I HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH BUT NO ACTUAL AIR BAG PROTECTED ME BY COMING OUT. THE SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED UP AND NO LONGER WORK. THE CAR THEN FORCED ME TO LEAVE IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE IT DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO…

Feb 2, 2017 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 335XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF 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 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…

Sep 13, 2015 · Service brakes · 5 miles
EVERY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR, NEW OFF THE LOT, THE BRAKES HAVE SQUEALED WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THE NOISE IS SUCH A HIGH PITCH THAT OTHER CARS LOOK AT ME LIKE NAILS ON A CHALK BOARD. I HAVE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION TO BMW SERVICE CENTER AT LEAST 6X WHILE THE CAR IS BEING SERVICED AND…

335XI model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	3	11	0	0
2011	3	23	0	2
2012	1	2	0	0
2013	1	9	2	0
2014	2	7	2	1
2015	1	2	0	0

Across all years, the 2008 335XI has the most complaints (62). All BMW 335XI years →

Questions

Does the 2013 BMW 335XI have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 335XI, the most recent reported on August 17, 2015 (Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 335XI?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (2).
How many 2013 BMW 335XI complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 4, 2018.