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2013 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 33 repairs.
2013 BMW 1-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW 1-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 1-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201525000 mi | Car Stumbling/hesitating upon acceleration. Shifter does not slide into park after pushing park button | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 215hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in New South Wales, Australia May 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201513020 mi | Replacement of right hand side headlight due to condensation | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Great Britain May 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 20133500 mi | MAF sensor replaced | ||
| Aug 201624600 mi£200 | Stiffness and odd steering feel traced to a U/S joint in the steering column. Rod and joint in column replaced. | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201734000 mi | Power steering pump. Impeller disintegrated. System flushed for fragments, pump replaced. Work performed under warranty. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202132000 miUS $50 | window regulator | ||
| BMW 1-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201620000 mi | Trim piece at bottom front of drivers seat kept falling off. It appears that one of the three mounting projections on the back of the trim piece had broken. Replaced. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201615200 mi | Navigation system not calculating long routes properly - routing 100's of miles out of the way. | ||
| Dec 201617000 mi | Brake wear transducer broken. Replaced at no charge | ||
| Jun 201719000 miUS $1100 | Oil housing was leaking. Gasket replaced | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201515000 mi | RPM surging at idle, throttle lag when at a rolling stop (car has DCT tranny malice keyless entry not working. Repairs consist of software updates and FOB reprogram. Still experiencing lag, but better if I drive in manual mode. | ||
| Feb 201619900 mi | the sport button light stopped working; dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| Jul 201520200 mi | Electronic interference: Car powered up upon trunk opening using the key fob. This happened only once and the dealer could not reproduce. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Missouri, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jun 201929000 miUS $660 | Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to leak. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201532000 mi | Air compressor went out and had to be replaced. I am still under warranty. However, the shop said it would have cost $2800 if it had not been under warranty. | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Maryland, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jan 201732000 mi | Drivers window, in 1 out of every 15 or so times closing it, would go up halfway and then auto reverses and go down again. Fm radio should switch from hd to regular when signal is weak. Instead, hd signal cuts out for several seconds, returns, cuts out, etc. Becuase dealer is in city they could not replicate weak signal. Same prob reported by other yokels. Check engine light came on, power reduced. Light went off after car warmed up and engine power better. Dealer made repairs and reset light. Drove car home. Next time driven, check engine light returned and stayed on. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201832000 mi | Airbags replaced due to recall | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201618200 mi | oil filter housing cover gasket leaking; replaced o-ring to solve problem | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201651000 mi | Parking brake squeal if car smove back after being parked. | ||
| Feb 201766000 mi | Water pump failed. | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 202150000 miUS $250 | Old TSB re surging idle implemented. I paid for a software upgrade. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 201516000 mi | DCT transmission stalls for 2-4 seconds after slowing down, stopping and then stepping on gas to go. Very dangerous. After repair, car drives better, but problem still there, although not quite as frequent and stall is shorter in duration. | ||
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201525000 mi | Engine oil sensor defective. Brake system sensor defective. Discovered by Tech while scanning the computer for an unrelated sensor warning. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Oct 201616000 mi | Update and retrofit of the cellular systems | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Oregon, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201515000 mi | Navigation screen trim plate plastic began peeling | ||
| Sep 201517000 mi | part failed to come in had to return 2nd time | ||
| Oct 201623200 mi | Electric door lock module for drivers door was replaced due to intermittent failure | ||
| Aug 201727000 mi | Air bag recall replacement | ||
| Oct 202145000 miUS $180 | Replaced spark plugs | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 201660000 miUS $50 | Draw on the starter system caused car to not start. Dealer misdiagnosed as battery, car wouldn't start after battery was replaced. Covered under CPO. Dealer took slightly over 3 days to remedy. First and last service with Weatherford BMW. | ||
| Mar 201775000 miUS $2500 | Complete water pump failure. 2nd time this car has left me stranded. Water pump replaced, along with thermo and some hoses. $2500. I love this car but no longer trust it *at all*. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 201541000 mi | Replace water pump | ||
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201541000 mi | RPMs would drop below acceptable levels with A/C on during normal driving as car approached idle. Engine would almost stall, but ECU would blip throttle and eventually stabilize RPMs. Small section of rear bumper paint cracked (no impact, scratch, etc...). | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Arizona, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201539000 miUS $600 | Have had to take car in about 3 times now for transmission issues | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 201220000 mi | Headlights | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 20121700 mi | combox was replaced | ||
| May 201316000 mi | Replace idrive computer display | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201431000 mi | Passenger seat switches broken; would not return to center position so seat would keep moving. Had to order part. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) "Inactive" warning light comes on intermittently while driving. Dealer confirmed fault code 6059, cleared the code, checked tire pressures, and reset the system. | ||
| Jun 201435000 mi | TPMS "Inactive" warning comes on intermittently while driving. Dealer confirmed fault code 6059 and found both rear TPM sensors are not reading. Replaced both rear TPM sensors. Passenger seat switches broken; dealer replaced seat controls. | ||
| Feb 201660000 mi | Engine overheating. Replaced water pump. Stalling while coasting in neutral at low speed with A/C on. Software update performed (SIB 12 09 12). | ||
| Dec 201671000 mi | Coolant leaking from overflow tank Oil leak from oil filter housing gasket | ||
| May 2020115 miUS $2100 | Oil leak repairs: Valve cover replaced; turbocharger oil drain line replaced. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20113000 mi | Tail light had an electrical problem, needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201542900 miUS $2000 | Oil leak, oil pan replaced | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Vermont, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201623500 mi | My engine was self destroying itself, lower end bearings are shot. Few months out of warranty and BMW would not cover anything, I'm gonna need a a whole new engine at 20k. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201212600 mi | Very rough intermittant idle at start up and occasionally at stop lights/signs. | ||
| Sep 201325000 mi | Faulty electronic thermostat set off CEL. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201310000 mi | reset auto detect wipers. Also did first oil change and annual inspection. No other issues in first 10K miles. | ||
| Dec 201427000 mi | Brake wear indicator on dash showed service about due. Brakes were fine so computer reset. Oil change completed as well. | ||
| Mar 201638000 miUS $571 | Replaced one elec coil | ||
| Apr 201747500 miUS $800 | Replaced failing coil. Second coil to fail of 6 so I replaced all remaining coils with new type. Also did spark plugs proactively since they are due in the next 5000 miles or so | ||
| Apr 202065000 miUS $400 | Routine service with fluid change. | ||
| Aug 202067000 miUS $200 | Replaced one coil for second time. | ||
| Dec 202171000 miUS $1100 | Replaced Vanos sensor and one coil. | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201735000 miUS $1500 | The controller to pop the trunk went bad and was replaced. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Arizona, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 201311000 mi | driver side window operated erratically. motor replaced. rear speakers had periods of intense static. replaced radio. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Mar 201315000 mi | Engine was misfiring under acceleration when extremely cold (8deg. F) a few months ago. Replaced VANOS solenoid(s) under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201431000 miUS $750 | Replaced cracked horizontal tail light, covered by per service bulletin. | ||
| Jun 201536000 mi | Radio channel selector knob had broken. Entire radio was replaced. Battery was reading low occasionally. Dealer verified that the battery was too old (at almost 4 years) and replaced it. | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 201746000 miUS $450 | ROTORS WARPED AND WORN. NEW OEM ROTORS AND PADS | ||
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 201422300 mi | Hesitation. Missing. Chronic problem | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201628500 miUS $50 | ignition coils replaced under extended warranty | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201732630 miUS $1411 | Eccentric Shaft Position Sensor failure | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201532000 miUS $900 | Valve gasket cover breached | ||
| Dec 201754600 miUS $300 | Remove and replace oil filter adaptor | ||
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