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2013 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 244 repairs.
2013 BMW 3-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18700 mi | Car got wet on rear driver side passenger floor from rain, puddles, or car wash. Entire "vapor seal" had to be replaced, car kept for water testing after allowing new seals to dry. |
| 67100 mi US $10 |
Tail lights assemblies falling off. Holding tabs are broken through wear and tear. |
| 2480 mi | The aluminum trim on the dashboard made squeaking and rattling sounds while driving. The dealer took it apart and put felt or something under it to try to silence the sounds. The navigation display screen housing also made rattling sounds. Left rear brake light was missing a bolt that attached it to the trunk lid. It had finally came loose, being attached with only one of the bolts, after a couple months of opening and closing the trunk. Dealer installed the bolt. |
| 7180 mi | Many parts of the interior began making plastic-like squeaks and rattles, including the drivers door panel, navigation screen, audio control panel, center console, and all the plastic vents during driving or hitting bumps. |
| 4000 mi | Rattle/vibration noise emitting from engine compartment or inside of dashboard. Goes away after 15-20 minutes so dealer often gives me a "can not replicate" and sends my car home |
| 10000 mi | Having continual rattle problems, referred to service bulletin but again shop could not replicate |
| 45000 mi | Insulation on sunroof unglued. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Dash was slightly loose on the drivers side. Had to be better attached. |
| 37300 mi | Rattling door lock pins. Dealer installed sound deadening. Peeling trim on several pieces - dealer replaced parts. |
| 45410 mi | Rattles in doors. Dealer found coins in ventilation ducts and removed them |
| 26000 mi | Door pins/locks would rattle around on passenger and driver doors (used the most of the 4 doors). |
| 27000 mi | Rattles by front left and right rear speakers |
| 40800 mi | Rattle due to trim on door lock |
| The rear license plate frame attach point plastic insert didn't grip the screw as it should. Had them replace the insert with a new one. While in for that had the software flashed to the newest version. |
| 14040 mi $1320 |
The left door melt near the door lock. They do not honor the fender2fender warranty. And didn't care about their material quality. |
| 7000 mi | replaced rear driver'side window weather stripping |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43200 mi | Rattle from panel near obd port. |
| 51000 mi US $115 |
Foglight trim pieces were discolored. They were replaced. |
| 50000 mi | Roof rails had air bubbles and were replaced. They do not come painted from the factory so the parts were ordered and painted at the dealer body shop. |
| 3000 mi | Rear brake light cover was loose. Interior bracket that help cover tight was faulty and broke. |
| 26040 mi | Crack in leatherette on driver's seat |
| 42200 mi | Driver door trim ripped, assumed from rubbing when getting in and out. Dealer would not replace. |
| 41800 mi | squeeking sound from dash area, they said something was in the small dash storage compartment. After a few days the sound came back, will return to have it fixed. It happens when driving on uneven road surfaces. |
| 42400 mi | squeeking near dash |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 37600 mi | I noticed on my wheels the clear coat is starting to flake off. BMW said I would have had to had the Tire and Wheel protection. |
| 46600 mi | The Velcro pads on the bottom of the drivers floor mat had peeled off. Found out they were covered under warranty, so both front floor mats were replaced. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 18500 mi | Taillight popped out partly. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 30380 mi | Weather stripping on driers door was torn and replaced under warrenty |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 17360 mi | Minor roof leak in heavy rain. |
| 18900 mi | Roof rattled and weather stripping was coming off |
| 19840 mi C $1400 |
Leaking on the top of both passenger and drivers door. This is an ongoing problem and is still not repaired. Roof is misaligned due to previous repair attempt for roof rattle and weatherstripping. Repaired roof and leaks |
| 24180 mi C $8200 |
Roof is leaking above drivers and passenger doors |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 44020 mi C $150 |
Front toe hook cover fell off. Part from dealer cost over $70 unpainted. eBay /Amazon cost $50 primed for paint. Local body shop paint it with matching colur and clear coat for another $100. |
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