2008 BMW 135I fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2008 BMW 135I — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 bmw 135i. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine loss power with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle restarted in the low power mode. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The computer software was updated and replacement…”
filed Nov 1, 2010
“Vehicle is a bmw 135i, model year 2008, convertible. Car suffers sudden and complete loss of power at high speed and often during high-traffic, rush- hour speeds on moderate incline sometimes with minimal safe shoulder and median. This the 6th incident over the last year and a half. Bmw of san…”
filed Sep 3, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other 135I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 135I | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 135I | 13 | 45% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 135I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.