The 2013 BMW 1 Series has 69 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine. Owners most often flag electrical system failures (dash lights, loss of ac, indicators, windows, central locking while driving): frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 BMW 1 Series vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 1 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2005) to 158 (2011). With 69 complaints, the 2013 1 Series sits abovethe model's median of 49.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 20V017000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 32…
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 16V071000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDriv…
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Campaign 22V119000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i);…
Owners of the E88 1 Series convertible express a mix of enthusiasm for its driving character and frustration with electrical gremlins and maintenance costs. The car is praised for its engaging inline-6 engine, sharp handling, and fun-to-drive nature, especiall
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Used 1 Series listings typically run $9,844–$13,503 across 2008 to 2013 model years.
Compare every 1 Series year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.