BMW 2013 BMW 320I Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 BMW 320I
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013 BMW 320I vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026