2011 BMW 135I recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

20V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement60KunitsJan 202019V579000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.ElectricalFree replacement42KunitsAug 201917V067000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallThe rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.Engine & powertrainFree replacement8,752unitsFeb 201716V071000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement840KunitsFeb 201614V176000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen…Engine & powertrainFree replacement156KunitsApr 201413V044000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallIn February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles.ElectricalFree replacement517KunitsFeb 2013