2012 BMW 135IS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2019 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 135IS years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 135IS so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2012 BMW 135IS recalls (1)

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Electrical system:wiringAug 6, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V579000 · 41,981 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 135IS?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 135IS?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2012 BMW 135IS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 135IS model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.