2009 BMW 135I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 BMW 135I has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report no specific issues in complaints data. The recalls primarily address electrical and airbag system defects.
There are six recalls affecting various systems including electrical wiring and airbag inflators. The defects involve potential loss of electrical power, wiring overheating that could cause fire, and airbag inflator ruptures that pose serious injury risks.
Recalls- Positive Battery Cable Connector. (NHTSA recall 13V044000) Affects 516,791 vehicles. The connector for the positive battery cable and fuse box terminal may degrade, causing loss of electrical power. This could lead to unexpected stalling and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the connector with an improved version free of charge beginning March 2013.
- Blower-Regulator Wiring Harness. (NHTSA recall 19V579000) Covers 41,981 vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors may overheat, potentially melting connectors and increasing fire risk even when unattended. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness at no cost starting October 2019.
- Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator (Interim Parts). (NHTSA recall 20V017000) Affects 59,965 vehicles. Inflators with phase stabilized ammonium nitrate may explode due to propellant degradation from heat and humidity exposure, causing metal fragments to injure occupants. BMW will replace the driver airbag or inflator free of charge from March 2020.
- Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator (Original Parts). (NHTSA recall 16V071000) Impacts 840,000 vehicles. Excessive pressure upon deployment can cause inflator rupture, projecting metal fragments that may seriously injure or kill occupants. Owners will receive free replacement modules or inflators starting March 2018.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal resources may help those dealing with ongoing safety defects or recall issues.
2009 BMW 135I Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1458737
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 BMW 135I
59965 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 BMW 135I
41981 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
2009 BMW 135I
840000 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: 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.
2009 BMW 135I
516791 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.