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recalls
The BMW 135I has 6 recalls covering 1.62 million vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (6). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2012: 6
Units affected
1.62M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
+100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 135I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags35
- Fuel system, gasoline32
- Engine29
- Electrical system20
- Fuel/propulsion system17
- Power train13
- Exterior lighting9
- Complaints
- 154
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 135I by component
- Air bags2 · 900K units
- Electrical system2 · 559K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 156K units
- Power train1 · 8,752 units
BMW 135I recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2020 | BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325I and 15 more (2006-2015): Air bagsNo. 20V017000 | Fire | 59,965 |
| Aug 6, 2019 | BMW 128I, 135I, 135IS (2008-2012): Electrical systemNo. 19V579000 | Fire | 41,981 |
| Feb 2, 2017 | BMW 1 Series M, 135I, 335D, 335I and 6 more (2011-2012): Power trainNo. 17V067000 | Crash risk | 8,752 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325 and 9 more (2006-2015): Air bagsNo. 16V071000 | Crash risk | 840,000 |
| Apr 10, 2014 | BMW 128I, 135I, 328I, 335I and 8 more (2010-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 14V176000 | Crash risk | 156,137 |
| Feb 7, 2013 | BMW 128I, 135I, 328I, 335I and 1 more (2007-2012): Electrical systemNo. 13V044000 | Crash risk | 516,791 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW 135I recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2015 BMW 135I. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 135I have?
6 recalls cover the BMW 135I, for 1.62 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 135I?
Air bags: named in 35 of the 154 safety complaints about the BMW 135I, then fuel system, gasoline (32). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.