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BMW 135i

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

256

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

226

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

3

Crashes

7

Fires

7

Top reported issues — BMW 135i

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Operating state

80

Performance issue

74

Engine behavior

47

Condition issue

46

Safety restraint issue

43

Reporting mechanism

41

Starting behavior

20

Thermal issue

18

Vibration/harshness

13

Lighting behavior

12

Noise

11

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

11

Fluid issue

9

HVAC behavior

7

Access/entry issue

6

Electrical issue

5

Steering behavior

4

Infotainment behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

3

Recent change

3

Smell

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Braking behavior

2

Driver assistance issue

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 BMW 135I

Filed Mar 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 BMW 135I. The contact stated that the A/C system and the blower motor were intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the blower motor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V579000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage…

2008 BMW 135I

Filed Jan 14, 2026


When the car was in a local Tire Discounters for an unrelated repair the mechanics noted that the rear subframe had significant degradation and the car was unsafe to operate without immediate replacement of the entire subfrane - at a cost of roughly $5,000. I know there have been subframe recalls of BMWs in the past. While this vehicle was not part of those recalls its obviously been an area of concern with this auto maker.

2008 BMW 135I

Filed Feb 10, 2025


Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, (CHMSL), lense breaks/detaches repeatedly.

2011 BMW 135I

Filed Sep 26, 2024


BMW Series 135I2011 - Engine/Vanos bolts failed/failing! When it's started, you can total tell there is an issue with it...Car is basically NON-Drivable due to this condition due to safety concerns! The vin is not being covered by the recall due to but this is a SERIOUS issue! This needs to be covered by BMW! We've taken it to the mechanic who said this needs to be towed to the dealership due to the recall and because of the specific issue but once at the dealership, where it's sitting now,…

2011 BMW 135I

Filed Jan 20, 2024


the vanos bolts failed.

2012 BMW 135I

Filed May 12, 2023


Continuing coolant problems, engine shut off going down the hwy bc overheated////engine not secure-moves around literally/////camshaft timing position sensor code. On Dec 24th I purchased a 2012 BMW 135i convertible from Alboet Motor Sports on Pass Rd in Gulfport, MS. Before I went I specifically asked if the car had any mechanical or cosmetic damage and [XXX] lied and said nothing was wrong. After signing all documents she started pretending to look for the title. She promised i would get…

2008 BMW 135I

Filed Apr 5, 2023


The owns a 2008 BMW 135I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. On several occasions the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated to approximately 35 MPH. The contact performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and determined that the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and…

2008 BMW 135I

Filed Nov 23, 2022


The contact owns a 2008 BMW 135I. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the passenger occupancy sensor mat to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V428000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure…

2009 BMW 135I

Filed Apr 18, 2022


glass sun roof exploded spontaneously while driving at freeway speeds.

2011 BMW 135I

Filed Apr 7, 2022


I had two situations in which my car would unexpectedly lurch forward after coming to a complete stop with my foot on the brake pedal, and another case in which I could not place the vehicle in park with the DCT Shift lever malfunctioning and making the car undrivable.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.