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2010 BMW 135i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 BMW 135i has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,458,737 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V017000 2020-01-15 59,965 affected
Defect

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, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19V579000 2019-08-06 41,981 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

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. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.

AIR BAGS 16V071000 2016-02-05 840,000 affected
Defect

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 sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,…

Consequence

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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V044000 2013-02-07 516,791 affected
Defect

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 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series…

Consequence

If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1crashes
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1
Total complaints16

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The wiring going to the blower motor on my 2010 bmw 135i is melted. I could smell something burning and the blower motor started working intermittently. The vehicle was running in my driveway with the heat on at the time. The problem is the same as recall 17v-676 which covers the bmw 3 series from…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-12-18

“Sunroof exploded/shattered while driving straight on smooth road surface at 45 mph.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-10-16

“Takata recall-- I received a recall notice in march 2016 notifying me of the takata air bag recall. It stated that repair time was unknown as yet. I called our local bmw dealer, bmw of columbia, columbia, sc, recently and was told no repair can be scheduled yet. I am very nervous about the safety…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-03-15

“On november 6, 2015, when I turned on my car, the passenger airbag light and seat belt light of my car illuminated on the dashboard as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp was illuminated. There was no one sitting in the passenger seat. I drove the car for 40 minutes and the lights would…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-11-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 135i. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and activating the rear defroster, the rear window shattered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear defroster burned out. The vehicle was not repaired and…”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW · reported 2015-01-11

“Windshield wiper blades chatters and does not clear the rain! On 2010 bmw x6 vin #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2011-02-08

“Windshield wiper blades chatters and does not clear the rain! On 2010 bmw x6 vin #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · reported 2011-02-08

“Car lost power and had to be towed. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2011-01-12

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 135i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.