2013 BMW 320XI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW 320XI
The 2013 BMW 320XI has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW 320XI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 320XI, potentially affecting up to 7,727 vehicles.
Recall 15V520000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 7,727 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW 320XI
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 320XI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 320XI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, SMOKE AND AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR WERE DETECTED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WIDE WORLD BMW (125 EAST ROUTE 59, SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977, 877-817-1952) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL COVER HOUSING GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKET WERE LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AND PUTTING IT INTO PARK AND TURNING OFF THE ENGINE; I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN I PROCEED TO PULL THE DOOR HANDLE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SHOULD OPEN, BUT THE LOCK GOES UP BRIEFLY AS I PULL THE INSIDE DOOR LEVER, AND AS I RELEASE THE LEVER THE DOOR GOES BACK TO LOCK. THUS I AM LEFT TRAPPED INSIDE MY CAR WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 320XI. 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW 320XI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW 320XI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW 320XI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW 320XI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 320XI
- 2012 BMW 320XI — 0 complaints
- 2013 BMW 320XI (current)
- 2014 BMW 320XI — 4 complaints
- 2015 BMW 320XI — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW 320XI — 1 complaint