BMW 135I years to avoid
More than twice the 135I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 135I years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 135I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 135I problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system52
- Airbags35
- Engine33
- Electrical20
- Transmission13
- Lights9
- Wheels5
- Acceleration5
- Brakes3
- Visibility2
- Suspension2
- Seat belts2
BMW 135I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 83 | 12 | Airbags | 26,106 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 71 | 19 | Engine | 50,000 | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 55 | 27 | Engine | 57,300 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 78 | 15 | Fuel system | 7,580 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 58 | 29 | Fuel system | 9,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 34 | 51 | Fuel system | 42,000 | 4 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW 135I
What years of the BMW 135I should you avoid?
2008. It has more than twice the BMW 135I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 51, mostly about fuel system and airbags.
What is the best year for a used BMW 135I?
2013, 2010 and 2012 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (12, 15 and 19).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 135I?
Fuel system, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (35) and engine (33).
How many recalls does the BMW 135I have?
6 recalls between 2007 and 2013. The 2012 model year has the most, with 6.
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