BMW 135I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW 135I (2008–2013).

Complaints
22
Recalls
6
Model years
6
Worst year
—

Complaints by model year

62008320092010820114201212013
NHTSA complaints per BMW 135I model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 135I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2013 135I10002Engine
2012 135I40006Engine
2011 135I80006Engine
2010 135I00004—
2009 135I30004Electrical System
2008 135I60004Airbags

Most common BMW 135I problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2020202120242026
Complaints about the BMW 135I received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 135I recalls

  • Recall 20V017000Jan 15, 202059,965 vehiclesModel years 2008–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V579000Aug 6, 201941,981 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

  • Recall 17V067000Feb 2, 20178,752 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V071000Feb 5, 2016840,000 vehiclesModel years 2008–2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V176000Apr 10, 2014156,137 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V044000Feb 7, 2013516,791 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology