How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 15 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 20 MPG |
| 2012 | 6 | 19 | 0 | ENGINE | 20 MPG |
| 2011 | 6 | 40 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 20 MPG |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 MPG |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 MPG |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the BMW 135iQuestions
- Which BMW 135i year has the most complaints?
- Of 6 model years of the BMW 135i on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
- Which BMW 135i year has the most recalls?
- 2012 has the most recall campaigns (6).
- Which BMW 135i years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2010, 2009, 2008. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.