BMW 135i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the BMW 135i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 154 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 135i | 2 | 12 |
| 2012 BMW 135i | 6 | 19 |
| 2011 BMW 135i | 6 | 27 |
| 2010 BMW 135i | 4 | 15 |
| 2009 BMW 135i | 4 | 29 |
| 2008 BMW 135i | 4 | 51 |
| 2007 BMW 135i | 0 | 1 |
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Newest BMW 135i recalls
- Jan 15, 202020V017000Air bags59,965 vehiclesBMW 328i, 335i and 17 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Aug 6, 201919V579000Electrical system41,981 vehiclesBMW 128i, 135i and 1 more model
The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
- Feb 2, 201717V067000Power train8,752 vehiclesBMW 1 Series M, 135i and 8 more models
The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Feb 5, 201616V071000Air bags840,000 vehiclesBMW 328, 335 and 11 more models
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Apr 10, 201414V176000Engine and engine cooling156,137 vehiclesBMW 535I Gran Turismo, X5 SAV and 10 more models
In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
- Feb 7, 201313V044000Electrical system516,791 vehiclesBMW 128i, 135i and 3 more models
In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles.