Is the 2012 BMW 135i safe to drive?

The 2012 BMW 135i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 14V176000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What Happened

The VANOS unit in your engine controls the timing of the valves that let air and fuel into your engine. Over time, the bolts that hold it in place can loosen and break, causing problems.

Risk if Unfixed

If these bolts break, your engine might lose power or stall. A sudden engine stall could make it hard to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the VANOS bolts for both intake and exhaust valves, free of charge. This repair is included in the recall, and you'll get a notice to schedule it.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V176000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 14V176000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?