repaired · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 BMW 135iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW 135i, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-071 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW 135i has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Fuel system, gasoline
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Visibility
1Equipment
1Fuel system, other
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 BMW 135i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other 135i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 135i median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 BMW 135i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 135i owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2010 BMW 135I PURCHASED LATE APRIL...3000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM STARTED...THE CAR TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL TO START...WHILE IN TRAFFIC IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA...EXPERIENCED LOSE OF POWER OR STALL...SPITTING AND SPUTTERING TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...CALLED LOCAL DEALER AND THEY TOWED THE CAR TO THE…
ON AUGUST 5TH 2010, WHEN STARTING MY CAR I RECEIVED SEVERAL LONG CRANKS. ONCE STARTED IT DROVE FINE. ON AUGUST 7TH, (AT ABOUT 1:00AM) WHEN STARTING THE CAR, IT CRANKED FOR ABOUT 7 SECONDS AND FINALLY STARTED. IT DROVE FINE. I STOPPED AT A STORE, AND WHEN LEAVING, IT STARTED UP FINE, BUT AS I PULLED…
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2010 BMW 135I ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A CAR ON A MULTI-LANE ROAD WHEN THE CAR STARTED BUCKING AND STARVING FOR FUEL/POWER. I SLOWED DOWN AND THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO SUBSIDE, HOWEVER UPON FURTHER ACCELERATION THE CAR AGAIN STARTED…
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