2010 Bmw 135i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (7) · Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V017000 · 59,965 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2019-08-06 · campaign 19V579000 · 41,981 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2013-02-07 · campaign 13V044000 · 516,791 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (111)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
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What owners report
2018-01-20 · Electrical System · 79,862 mi“the wiring going to the blower motor on my 2010 bmw 135i is melted. i could smell something burning and the blower motor started working intermittently. the vehicle was running in my driveway with the heat on at the time. the problem is the same as recall 17v-676 which covers the bmw 3 series from the same year but not the 1 series which uses the s…”
2017-10-25 · Unknown Or Other · 53,400 mi“sunroof exploded/shattered while driving straight on smooth road surface at 45 mph.…”
2016-06-22 · Air Bags · 34,000 mi“takata recall-- i received a recall notice in march 2016 notifying me of the takata air bag recall. it stated that repair time was unknown as yet. i called our local bmw dealer, bmw of columbia, columbia, sc, recently and was told no repair can be scheduled yet. i am very nervous about the safety of driving this ca rand upset they can ignore …”
2015-11-07 · Air Bags · 82,666 mi“on november 6, 2015, when i turned on my car, the passenger airbag light and seat belt light of my car illuminated on the dashboard as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp was illuminated. there was no one sitting in the passenger seat. i drove the car for 40 minutes and the lights would not turn off. i asked my spouse to seat in the passeng…”
2015-01-12 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:rear Window · 50,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 135i. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle and activating the rear defroster, the rear window shattered without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the rear defroster burned out. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the app…”
2011-04-03 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer“windshield wiper blades chatters and does not clear the rain! on 2010 bmw x6 vin #[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr…”
2011-01-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,500 mi“car lost power and had to be towed. *tr…”
2010-12-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,000 mi“2010 bmw 135i purchased late april...3000 miles when problem started...the car took longer than normal to start...while in traffic in downtown atlanta...experienced lose of power or stall...spitting and sputtering to a stop on the side of the road...called local dealer and they towed the car to the dealership and replaced the hpfp and re-flashed th…”
2010-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,500 mi“on august 5th 2010, when starting my car i received several long cranks. once started it drove fine. on august 7th, (at about 1:00am) when starting the car, it cranked for about 7 seconds and finally started. it drove fine. i stopped at a store, and when leaving, it started up fine, but as i pulled out into the road, the engine light came on and…”
2010-07-29 · Electrical System · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“at approx 70 mph, "electrical malfunction, power decrease" message lights. vehicle comes to dead stop during rush hour on fl turnpike. driver puts on flashers. watches rear view mirror as dozens of vehicles approach. two car crash occurs behind stalled vehicle. driver must exit car and run to shoulder to avoid potential injury. multi car accident m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.