BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
2008-2013 · 6 model years
BMW 135IS Problems by year
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the BMW 135IS across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (15). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
135IS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 135IS problems
BMW 135IS recalls 1
Latest 135IS complaints
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. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Driving on the highway at 65 mph, and after going about 4-5 miles, the below warning messages came on.
Vehicle was parked in driveway, burst into flames, total loss
This has been an ongoing issue, but I had another close call today so I am logging a formal complaint. The vehicle hesitates to accelerate after pressing the gas pedal. It often takes 2 to 3 seconds for the vehicle to accelerate. When the acceleration finally engages, it tends to be hard since I often continue pressing the pedal when the accelerator doesn't respond. So my choices are I either get hit by oncoming traffic or spin out of control at an intersection. The issue seems to occur when the air...
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conditioner is on. This is particularly scary when making left turns at an intersection. If I have space to make the turn because oncoming traffic is far enough, the vehicle will simply not move at all or roll across the intersection for a few seconds before actually accelerating. I've had a couple of close calls already. I had all the software on the vehicle updated and no one seems to know what causes it. Don't know if true, but I also read on various websites that bmw is aware of this issue but does not intend to do anything about it. I guess there haven't been any fatalities yet. I hope I am not the first one.
TAKATA RECALL DEALER UNABLE TO REPLACE AIRBAGS
Takata recall I received a letter sept 2017 from bmw stating the parts were available for replacement. I call center bmw for service but was notified the parts will not be available for some time. I received my first notification of the problem in march 2016. What can I do to resolve the problem? (This is a second complaint. The first complaint number is 11015212)
Questions about the BMW 135IS
Which BMW 135IS years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (15). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common BMW 135IS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (10), engine & cooling (2), acceleration & cruise control (2) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 135IS have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all BMW 135IS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data