Power Train Related Problems of the 2013 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2013 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 3 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Shudder problems
2
Power Train problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2013 BMW 3 Series

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Transmission problem resulting in violent shuddering of the vehicle body and abrupt engine stops resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Fluctuations in the tachometer when the car attempted to stop and the car would automatically change gears to neutral or park.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The subject vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when the car was slowly turning into a parking space in a parking lot. The driver had to suddenly press very hard on the brake in order to stop the car.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW 3 Series model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of 3 Series Cars
3 Series Service Bulletins
3 Series Safety Recalls
3 Series Defect Investigations