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BMW 135IModel year report

2013 BMW 135I Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,106miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW 135I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW 135I. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,106 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 102 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Bmw 135I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10915235, filed 2016-10

Engine: “2013 135I coupe with dual clutch. Car will take about 2-3 seconds to accelerate when accelerating from a rolling stop. I have almost gotten into 3 accidents at intersections because of this. I'll press the accelerator when there is space for me to go making a left at a light and by the time the car reacts 3 seconds later it is very dangerous. One of the times my car popped into neutral by itself as I was making a left at a light and I stayed stuck at the intersection for 5 seconds after the light turned red already. Also, car clunks and jerks forward when coming to a stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10583847, filed 2014-04, 15,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2013 BMW 135i. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11424454, filed 2021-07, 40,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,652 and 29,000 miles.

0%0–1040%10–2560%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,106 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201420164201720182021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 BMW 135I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
135i RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual202823$3,550
135i RWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182520$4,100
135i Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual192722$3,750
135i Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 BMW 135I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 102 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 102 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 135I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131226,1062—22—Not enough data
20121950,0006—22—Falling
20112757,1006—2231 · FewerFalling
2010157,5404—20—Stable
2009299,0004—2063 · TypicalFalling
20085142,0004—2050 · TypicalFalling

All BMW 135I model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 BMW 135I have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW 135I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 BMW 135I is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2013 BMW 135I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW 135I get?

The EPA rates the 2013 BMW 135I (135i Convertible, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 BMW 135I reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,106 miles and the middle half falls between 21,652 and 29,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.