KnownCarProblemsBMW 135i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 135i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2009, 2011. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 135i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 135i | 27 | Engine | 6 | 1 |
| 2009 135i | 29 | Fuel system | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 135i | 51 | Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
14 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 135i
- What years of the BMW 135i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (51), 2009 (29), 2011 (27).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 135i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (38), air bags (22), engine (21).
- Which BMW 135i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (1), 2013 (12), 2010 (15). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.