CarRecallWatchThe 2011 BMW 135i has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (11 reports).
2011 BMW 135i recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.
Overheating Wiring Can Melt Connectors and Cause Fire
The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power
A constant velocity (CV) joint in the rear driveshaft can fatigue and break on certain BMW vehicles.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2011 BMW 135i problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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 was approximately 66,800. Â
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, they are saying due to vin not popping up, they can't cover it as well as BMW's customer service line but this is SERIOUS and needs to be covered!
the vanos bolts failed.
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.
Sudden catastrophic engine shutdown After 3weeks of investigation came back as bad crank posisition sensor
2011 BMW 135i questions
Does the 2011 BMW 135i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 135i: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Overheating Wiring Can Melt Connectors and Cause Fire; Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power; Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 135i?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (11), Electrical System (7), Air Bags (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW 135i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.