MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW 135I

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2009 BMW 135I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:10.601Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2009: 29 complaints

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YearComplaints
20071
200851
200929
201015
201127
201219
201312

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

13 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

2009 BMW 335XI (Two months old) with 4000 miles experienced long starting times and a "Service engine soon" Light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-29

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 BMW 135. While driving 60 MPH he noticed that the vehicle would no longer accelerate even though the engine was still running.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-25

Electrical system

4 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

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Wiring inside headlight assembly has insufficiently insulated wiring. The wire insulation is flaking off due to heat exposure from normal operating conditions. This is a safety problem. Fire potential.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-03

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Exterior lighting

3 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Air bags

3 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

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I was driving my 2009 335I BMW on highway 92 at ralston ave exit, and my car lost power when I stepped on the accelerator, the engine light came on and the malfunctioning engine warning. I felt very frightened thinking I would have.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-29

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

2009 BMW 135I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 3 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 2009 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 2009 BMW 135I?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 135I have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.