2012 BMW 135i Recalls
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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What the recall count means for the 2012 BMW 135i
The 2012 BMW 135i has 8 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2012 BMW 135i has 3 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2012 BMW 135i include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2012 BMW 135i?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2012 BMW 135i have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2012 BMW 135i?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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