| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 11000 mi | Not sure |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 64000 mi | Traction control would intervene while crossing train trucks/ uneven road at low speeds <30mph. Believe they replaced sensor and all good. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 70000 mi | Second set of front pads and rotors in 70K mi. Happy I purchased extended maintenance. |
| 53000 mi US $450 |
Needed new rotors and brake pads for the front. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi US $600 |
Front Pads replaced |
| 76000 mi US $900 |
Wheel sensor wiring issue |
| 43200 mi | Squeak noise when entering car with parking brake engaged. |
| 55000 mi US $1100 |
Vacuum pump for braking system failed causing oil to leak from engine and dripping on catalytic converter causing smoke. Had to have car towed in. |
| 51000 mi US $115 |
Replaced brake pads on all four wheels, brake pad wear sensors, and rotated tires. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 61000 mi US $400 |
The brake warning lights came on. I replaced the rotors, pads and wear sensors. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 16300 mi | Turns out they damaged a brake line which caused a drop in brake fluid pressure triggering limp mode. Fluid wasn't gushing out, it just wasn't maintaining pressure when the brakes were applied. Replaced line. |
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
