BMW 135i recalls and problems
6 recalls and 154 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
154
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
5
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BMW 135i by year
Most reported BMW 135i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 37 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | |
| Engine | 29 | |
| Electrical System | 20 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
All BMW 135i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2008–2013 | Air Bags | BMW 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… |
| 19V-579 | Aug 6, 2019 | 2008–2012 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. |
| 17V-067 | Feb 2, 2017 | 2011–2012 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible… |
| 16V-071 | Feb 5, 2016 | 2008–2013 | Air Bags | BMW 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… |
| 14V-176 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2011–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i… |
| 13V-044 | Feb 7, 2013 | 2008–2012 | Electrical System | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 135i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 BMW 135i has the most reports (51). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 135i have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW 135i model years 2008–2013.
What are the most common BMW 135i problems?
Owners report air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems most often.