MYRModel Year Report

2008 BMW 135I

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2008 BMW 135I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:28.028Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
51
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 51 complaints 2008 51 2009: 29 complaints 2009 2010: 15 complaints 2010 2011: 27 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013
2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 51 complaints 2008 51 2009: 29 complaints 2009 2010: 15 complaints 2010 2011: 27 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013
2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 51 complaints 2008 51 2009: 29 complaints 2009 2010: 15 complaints 2010 2011: 27 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013

2008: 51 complaints

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YearComplaints
20071
200851
200929
201015
201127
201219
201312

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

27% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW I35I. The contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-05

Takata recall. Disable & enable air bag system 2 scan SRS, drivers side during accident part type 72 12 6 981 121

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-17

Fuel system, gasoline

20% · 10 reports
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High pressure fuel pump failure on 2008 BMW 135I with N54 3.0L turbo engine. Symptoms were long cranks prior to starting. Replaced under warranty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-07

Bought 2008 BMW 135I in 7/2008. Within first week of ownership message came up stating "Engine malfunction, reduce power" Car has been in numerous occasions-each time BMW assures problem is taken care of.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-18

I was going approx. 65MPH in 5TH gear in my 2008 BMW 135I coupe when the car stuttered and I got a service engine soon light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-07

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 7 reports

Wheels

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing rim.

Exterior lighting

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights.

Show complaint excerpts

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, (CHMSL), lense breaks/detaches repeatedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-10

Also filed under Service brakes and structure

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-03-13Electrical system13V044000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW…

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    2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019-10-04Electrical system19V579000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 BMW 135I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V044000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V579000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 BMW 135I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 135I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 135I have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.