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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%)
Chart based on 244 repairs.
2013 BMW 3-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 57 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 Wagon
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 11120 mi | Complete engine failure and starter motor burnt out |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51000 mi | Electric motor replacement after a hiccup was detected at low rpm shifting between 5th and 6th. |
| 56000 mi | High voltage battery replaced. $9000 cost for p&L. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40800 mi | Car started driving poorly and computer said to drive moderately that drivetrain unstable. Scary. I was on a long trip so he drove it for another four hours. Dealer had to replace something with the ignition. No issues beyond that |
| 10000 mi | Had to add 3qts oil in 10k miles, requested to look into further |
| 22900 mi | Turbo chargepipe cracked, causing stalling and rough driving (and no boost). Replaced it and works fine. Also had error light come on on dash and notification on the display saying stop immediately |
| 27000 mi | Drivetrain malfunction 5x since Jan 1. A few "could not replicate", all my plugs replaced, had an ignition coil replaced... also just remembered I had a fuel pump service bulletin so they replaced that this year as well. After one of the "could not replicate" episodes, took a few days for them to look at the car, was driving home, happened again. Car was there for 9 or 10 days. |
| 30380 mi | Engine makes flapping sound that can be heard in the interior when fully warmed up. Technician says it doesn't sound right but can't figure out what it is. Today the car started very rough as if there was a misfire, but no warning light. |
| 42000 mi | Charge pipe broke |
| 48500 mi | Oil housing leak |
| 42000 mi | Charge pipe blew off and fell apart. The car went into limp mode suddenly on the highway. The part was replaced under warranty. |
| 48000 mi | The exhaust valve on the muffler would open and close randomly while driving making a loud screeching sound. I had to take it back to the dealer several times before they would believe me. I had several videos too. Replaced entire exhaust. Dealer could not keep car started after they had it for 2 weeks. Took them another week to replace injectors, plugs, and coils. Ended up draining the gas tank. Runs now but not as well as before. Idle is rough at cold when it wasn't b4. |
| 10000 mi | Dealer advised me car had a Software update. |
| 25700 mi | R&R sensor. It showed that it had an error twice when the DLR was performing yearly service. They replaced sensor as preventative measure. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $600 |
Valve cover gasket leaked at the rear of the engine. Valve cover and gasket were both replaced since PCV valve is built into valve cover and not serviceable. Coolant overflow hose was also replaced after being broken accidentally during valve cover replacement. |
| 35200 mi US $35 |
Rubber line connecting fuel cap to chassis tore; replaced |
| 12000 mi | Odd noise from exhaust when starting and as the transmission shifts at low speeds. |
| 30000 mi | Drivetrain warning appeared on the navigation display and went off within 10 seconds. Did not reappear. Service center could not find the problem. While diagnosing other issue, service center determined there was a problem with the high pressure fuel rail and replaced same. |
| 36000 mi | Drivetrain malfunction warning light on yet AGAIN! Car would jerk and hesitate. Replaced high pressure fuel rail sensor. Second time they replaced it. You will see in my next report it recurred again! Drivetrain malfunction light came on again and the car would jerk and hesitate. 3rd time this car has been in for the same issue. This time they replaced the harness to the fuel rail pressure sensor. Also did a "puma" case with BMW HQ. |
| 65275 mi US $68 |
Exhaust makes rattling noise at all times. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 1000 mi | Oil pressure lights came on 10 minutes after getting the car brand new Faulty oil pressure regulator valve |
| 30000 mi | Engine would rev slightly on it's own and then die at idle. |
| 36500 mi | Turbo was shutting down, dealer replaced faulty cooling fan |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 69000 mi US $778 |
"Drivetrain malfunction" warning light. |
| 50800 mi | Exhaust rattling due to bad valve on muffler. Replaced at no chasrge under warranty |
| 11000 mi | Oil level warning came on, I added 2 quarts of oil and warning still said "oil level below minimum, add 1 quart immediately. Dealership said was 2 quarts low, and to bring it in if happens again, not to add oil. Oil level low again. Blue smoke noted from exhaust occasionally since last visit. Took car in, was told at end of day problem with turbo system, was going to be repaired. |
| 620 mi €550 |
Exhaust flap spring broke |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $300 |
Check engine light on dash. Repair facility diagnosed & replaced defective thermostat. |
| 82000 mi | Check engine light on dash. Repair facility diagnosed & replaced defective thermostat. |
| 37000 mi US $1000 |
Stalling at a stop, unrelated to BMW's start/stop system--check engine on. Required full reprogramming/update to electrical system. In addition, the intercooler was inop and replaced--expense to owner. Vehicle still under factory warranty. |
| 70000 mi US $1500 |
Thermostat failure |
| 42000 mi | Engine randomly stalling. Replaced MAF. Symptoms came back within ten miles. Replaced intake housing. Fixed. |
| 28000 mi | Fuel filler cap / fuel tank cracked / broken / torn off |
| 38000 mi | Turbo oil line leak |
| 8000 mi | fuel fill valve was broken, so car always thought it was full of gas when pumping gas. had to manually fill. car came this way |
| fuel pump clogged |
| 80000 mi US $1200 |
Hairline fracture on radiator |
| 122000 mi US $400 |
Oil filter seal leak repaired but oil still seen covering the O2 sensors below the manifold |
| 20000 mi | Bad fuel injector on cylinder 1. Replaced |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43200 mi | Fan causing engine hesitation when engine idling. |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Thermostat sensor failed. It was replaced under a manufacturer program. Oil pan gasket was discoverd leaking during a trip to replace faulty thermostat. Oil pan gasket was replaced under CPO warranty. I paid $50 deductable |
| 41000 mi | Vibration continues at 55-65 MPH, this is a continuing problem. |
| 5000 mi | One fuel injector stuck open causing rough idle and stalling. Dealer replaced injector and changed oil. ECU showed no codes, so it took several days to diagnose. |
| 10000 mi | Drivetrain Malfunction warning. Firmware update applied to fix issue. |
| 23300 mi | VANOS intake sensor needed to be replaced. |
| 43100 mi | Turbo waste gate failure |
| 32000 mi | CEL on. Diagnostics compelled thermostat replacement |
| 49000 mi US $2500 |
main computer was accidently reprogrammed by owner while attempting diagnostics |
| 80000 mi US $2600 |
Fuel Delivery Issue. Replace Fuel Pumps (Low and High Pressure), plus Sensor |
| 28000 mi | Check Engine light turned on. Faulty Fuel Leak sensor needed to be replaced. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 42300 mi | #3 cylinder fuel injector went bad, leaked fuel into cylinder, cause misfires and ultimately car would not run. Fuel injector replaced. |
| 44000 mi | Check engine light came on - code for catalytic converter. Leaking fuel injector also fouled the catalytic converter. Converter replaced under warranty. |
| 113323 mi US $418 |
The oil filter housing was leaking oil. The shop replaced the oil cooler gasket and oil cooler seal. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi US $50 |
Oil leak on turbo oil line. If the car wasn't under the CPO warranty the dealer said the bill would have been $2500 |
| 77000 mi | O2 sensor failed (pre-cat), sensor replaced |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 18000 mi | Updated to newer ECM software to correct a throttle hesitation. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 26500 mi US $2400 |
Had to replace the fuel injectors |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20340 mi | Low coolant light on. Turns out a cap was stripped during previous maintenance work and slow leak developed. |
| 45600 mi US $926 |
Water pump failure |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 7416 mi | Coolant low light on. Dealer topped up coolant and pressure tested system for leaks. None found. |
| 28520 mi C $910 |
Oil filter housing leaking oil. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi | ignition coil failed; blew fuse to all coils |
| 6300 mi | Engine had rod knock. New engine installed. |
| 11000 mi | Unknown check engine light. Reduced power. Ended up removing Dinan software. Car still not running smoothly but no codes. |
| 11000 mi | Check engine light never resolved. Just periodically reset it, after a while it would come back on. |
| 16300 mi | Undiagnosed limp mode. Dealer had car for 3 weeks and could not repair. Car seems to run fine, enters limp mode at high rpm. Some solenoid had failed in the exhaust system. |
2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | Vanos sensor was leaking; sensor replacement involved removing the valve cover and replacing numerous gaskets as well Diagnostic tank module had to be replaced |
| 45500 mi | Belt tensioner bearing was failing; dealer replaced belt and tensioner under CPO warranty |
| 35000 mi US $50 |
Broken head bolt, oil leaking. |
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