https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 135i. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:44:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-2166257 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 c https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-2064266 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, (CHMSL), lense breaks/detaches repeatedly. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-2064267 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, (CHMSL), lense breaks/detaches repeatedly. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-2064268 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, (CHMSL), lense breaks/detaches repeatedly. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-2027749 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1959818 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT the vanos bolts failed. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1894303 Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1885585 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1855346 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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) howev https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1855347 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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) howev https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1807815 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT glass sun roof exploded spontaneously while driving at freeway speeds. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1806242 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1806243 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1806244 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1797203 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Sudden catastrophic engine shutdown After 3weeks of investigation came back as bad crank posisition sensor https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1756978 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 135i. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. T https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1756979 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 135i. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. T https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1756781 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The headlights are failing due to wiring rotting and falling aaprt inside the headlight units similar to the wiring failure in the blower motor https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1756782 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The headlights are failing due to wiring rotting and falling aaprt inside the headlight units similar to the wiring failure in the blower motor https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1745527 Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 135I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON TAKING HIS VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AT OTTO'S BMW (1275 WILMINGTON PIKE, WEST CHESTER, PA 193820) HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROLL OVER CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR WHICH HE DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1745528 Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 135I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON TAKING HIS VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AT OTTO'S BMW (1275 WILMINGTON PIKE, WEST CHESTER, PA 193820) HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROLL OVER CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR WHICH HE DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1733012 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. SEVERAL TIME, WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH CROSSING TRAFFIC, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BUT THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE. I TRIED SHIFTING FROM AUTO TO MANUAL BUT THE CAR STILL FAILED TO ACCELERATE FOR AT LEAST 5 SECONDS AT WHICH TIME IT JOLTED FORWARD. THE ISSUE STARTED AT AROUND THE 50K MILE MARK 3 YEARS AG https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1733013 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. SEVERAL TIME, WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH CROSSING TRAFFIC, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BUT THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE. I TRIED SHIFTING FROM AUTO TO MANUAL BUT THE CAR STILL FAILED TO ACCELERATE FOR AT LEAST 5 SECONDS AT WHICH TIME IT JOLTED FORWARD. THE ISSUE STARTED AT AROUND THE 50K MILE MARK 3 YEARS AG https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1733014 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. SEVERAL TIME, WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH CROSSING TRAFFIC, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BUT THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE. I TRIED SHIFTING FROM AUTO TO MANUAL BUT THE CAR STILL FAILED TO ACCELERATE FOR AT LEAST 5 SECONDS AT WHICH TIME IT JOLTED FORWARD. THE ISSUE STARTED AT AROUND THE 50K MILE MARK 3 YEARS AG https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1721199 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT TAIL LIGHTS BURN OUT AND REQUIRE ENTIRE HOUSING TO BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF JUST BULBS. LED'S BURN OUT VERY QUICKLY, CONTRARY TO TYPICAL LED'S AND ARE COSTLY TO REPLACE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1721200 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT TAIL LIGHTS BURN OUT AND REQUIRE ENTIRE HOUSING TO BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF JUST BULBS. LED'S BURN OUT VERY QUICKLY, CONTRARY TO TYPICAL LED'S AND ARE COSTLY TO REPLACE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1721201 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT TAIL LIGHTS BURN OUT AND REQUIRE ENTIRE HOUSING TO BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF JUST BULBS. LED'S BURN OUT VERY QUICKLY, CONTRARY TO TYPICAL LED'S AND ARE COSTLY TO REPLACE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1690205 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE IS A LOW MILEAGE (36K) WELL MAINTAINED CAR. MY LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER AIR BAG UNDER A RECALL JUNE 29, 2020. SHORTLY AFTER WITHIN 250 MILES/2 MONTHS A SRS/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAULT/WARNING STARTED HAPPENING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY PASS OCCUPANCY SENSOR THAT THEY WANT $3600 TO REPLACE. UNFAIR, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PASS OCCUPANCY SENSOR RECALLS FOR OTHER MODELS OF THE SAME VI https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1669867 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 135I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE POWER STEERING CEASED WITH AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V044000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. T https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-135i#complaint-1660934 Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT MISSING