2012 Bmw 135I - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2012 BMW 135I has not been assigned an overall safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The car does come equipped with electronic stability control, which is a positive feature for ensuring better handling and reducing the risk of accidents. However, it lacks both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems, which are important safety technologies designed to prevent accidents and keep drivers alert.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the vehicle has a total of 18 complaints reported and has been subject to 7 recalls. While the lack of an overall safety rating is a bit concerning, the presence of stability control is a significant safety feature. Drivers should be aware of the reported complaints and recalls and ensure that any necessary maintenance or repairs have been addressed for optimal safety on the road.

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Complaint Count

18

Recall Count

7

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2012 BMW 135 I 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2012 BMW 135 I 2 DR RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2012 BMW 135 I 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2012 BMW 135 I 2 DR RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2011 Score 2012 Score 2014 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2011 Score 2012 Score 2014 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2011 Score 2012 Score 2014 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2012 Bmw 135I

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"vehicle exhibits an intermittent hesitation (like a stall) where there is an apparent total loss of power at low speeds (coasting) or from stopped. on several instances this has happened while in a left turn lane with oncoming traffic and creates a serious safety hazard. the vehicle more frequently, but not always surges in rmp without throttle input when coming to a stop. in many instances, the vehicle lurches forward and extra braking is required. this has resulted in near miss, rear end, assured clear distance issues. these two problems occur during city/residential driving including at slow speeds through school zones (a major concern). i purchased this car used, but with low mileage and encountered these issues on the day of delivery. dealer reprogrammed an engine control module according to a bmw safety bulletin which i found online. the drive home was noticeably improved, however the conditions returned shortly there after and persist to this day."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Date of incident: 2018-11-07
Complaint:
"vehicle equipped with 7 speed dct transmission. when car had almost come to a stop there was sudden burst of engine speed (to about 2500 rpm) causing car to shoot forward. accident avoided by jamming on the brake. this then happened several more times. dealer re-programmed ecm and problem has not gone away. occurs intermittently. most recent episode in my own garage where barely avoided driving into front wall when it surged. dealer again re-set software. clear from dealers reaction that this is not isolated incident and clear that they don't have a real solution. this is basically a variant of unintended acceleration and an accident waiting to happen. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Date of incident: 2013-01-05
Complaint:
"from the time of ownership (march 16, 2012) to now, the vehicle shuts off during operation while in idle rpm speed. the vehicle is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. whether the clutch is fully pressed in and in-gear, or the vehicle is out-of-gear, there is a possibility for the idle rpms dropping and the engine shutting off. this mostly occurs while stopping for a red light, stopping for a stop sign, or in stop-and-go traffic on the highway. for example, the vehicle is approaching a stop sign at 25mph. the clutch is fully pressed in, the brakes are applied, and the gear shifter is changed from 3rd gear to 1st gear. while approaching a complete stop with the clutch still fully pressed in, the engine rpms will drop from normal idle speed (600-800rpm) to zero. therefore the engine has shut off going 3-5mph, leaving the driver with no power steering and no power brakes. sometimes this stall is violent; the vehicle shakes while rpms drop. other times, the vehicle would stall without the driver even noticing. also, this vehicle stalled twice while taking a turn at 15-20mph and the driver had to avoid an accident on both occasions because of this stalling issue. this critical safety problem occurred at a magnitude of once a month from march 2012 until july 2013. from july 2013 to september 2013, this stalling issue occurred three times a week. then from september 2013 to now, the problem went back to once every month. this vehicle has been to the bmw dealership many times but because the problem is intermittent, the dealership could not replicate the issue; therefore applying no repair or solution to this critical problem. bmw north america was contacted after the shop foreman explained that the vehicle cannot be fixed. bmw north america did not help in any way, therefore lawyer-involvement is in effect to attempt in lemoning this dangerous vehicle. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Date of incident: 2013-12-03

Recalls for the 2012 Bmw 135I

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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..."
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.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > DRIVER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2020-01-15
Recall:
"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."
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.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > DRIVER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-02-05

BMW Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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