2011 BMW 135I US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 135I US years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 135I US. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 135I US problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 34,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 135I US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW 135I US.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater
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…
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…
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…
Other BMW 135I US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 135I US?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 135I US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 BMW 135I US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 135I US model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.