BMW 3 Series
2012–2013 only
2012–2013 BMW 3 Series models have 43 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 2,515 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 3 Series report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2013 only
Median onset: 2,515 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 2,755 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 5,300 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 39,093 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 2,250 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 1,825 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.
Which other vehicles have turbo problems? →Median onset: 25,989 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.
Median onset: 71,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2013 model years. See the full BMW 3 Series report for every year and full specs/safety data.