2011 Bmw 135i Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Wheels (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (95)
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.
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.
Power Train 2020-04-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 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 the ignition is cycled
Engine 2019-06-01 · B110919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
n55 engine: fc 28a0 or 101f01 throttle valve opening angle. the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the dme shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
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What owners report
2017-11-10 · Electrical System“positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater…”
2015-03-22 · Power Train · 30,000 mi“vehicle will "jolt" forward. this issue has happened to me over 100 times. the issue is best described like this. i will drive through a fast food drive-thru line and there will be 1 other vehicle in front of me. i will pull up and brake to a complete stop to order. the other vehicle is at the restaurant window paying so that car is only about 20 f…”
2014-07-01 · Power Train · 38,600 mi“unintended acceleration because of dual-clutch transmission (dct); car was in drive slowing to stop sign. almost at stop car lurched 2 to 3 feet into the intersection before i could slam on brakes. in earlier sputter and lurch situation with the dct, car was slowing down to accelerate through intersection in traffic. driver pushed accelerator pedal…”
2013-08-26 · Wheels · 17,000 mi“i purchased my car with 2 years of use and 16,000 miles on it, back in december 2012. since then, i've been only having troubles with the car. my first issue was back in february with a blown chargepipe. the car just left me stranded 50 miles from home and it had to be towed back. on july it left me stranded again, it was a broken vanos bolt in…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.