AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 BMW 135I

NHTSA data on file today

The 2012 BMW 135I has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #20V017000 Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
NHTSA #19V579000 Blower Regulator Wiring May Overheat NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V067000 Rear CV Joints may Fail NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V071000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
NHTSA #14V176000 Camshaft Housing Bolts May Loosen causing Stall NHTSA notice
NHTSA #13V044000 Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Engine 10 complaints
Power Train 6 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
Air Bags 4 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2012 BMW 135I

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