BMW 135i years to avoid
The BMW 135i years to avoid are 2008, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2010, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
199
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2007–2013
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
135i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 62 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 35 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 35 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 34 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 16 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 16 |
Every 135i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013avoid | 16 | 2 | |
| 2012avoid | 35 | 6 | |
| 2011avoid | 35 | 6 | |
| 2010avoid | 16 | 4 | |
| 2009avoid | 34 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 62 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 135i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 135i years to avoid are 2008, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2010, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the BMW 135i?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 135i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 135i have?
Across all model years, the 135i has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 199 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.