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2011 BMW 135i Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 BMW 135i has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2011 BMW 135i

Airbags
21
Electrical
15
Engine
11
Powertrain
6
Other
6
Fuel System
3

6

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

17V067000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 3...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 31, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI had two situations in which my car would unexpectedly lurch forward after coming to a complete sto...
May 16, 2018POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINEWATER PUMP AND MUCH MORE
May 22, 2014POWER TRAINUNINTENDED ACCELERATION BECAUSE OF DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT); CAR WAS IN DRIVE SLOWING TO STOP ...
Apr 30, 2014POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSOMETIMES, THE CAR FROM A STAND STILL OR LOW SPEED (BELOW 10-15 MPH) HAS A DELAY BETWEEN THROTTLE IN...
Jan 1, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE WILL "JOLT" FORWARD. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME OVER 100 TIMES. THE ISSUE IS BEST DESCRIB...
Jan 1, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE WILL "JOLT" FORWARD. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME OVER 100 TIMES. THE ISSUE IS BEST DESCRIB...

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