BMW 135i REliabilty Issues

lamal3 · 11-27-2008, 03:33 AM

I mean the BMW 135i is a new arrival in North America, however over in Europe it's been out for nearly two years. So you would think that they would fix all the bugs out before releasing it in North America, am I right? I hope these problems are only just a few out of a 100. I'm kinda getting worried after hearing all these kind of problems with people with their new BMW 135i's. I'm getting my new car on Sunday so I hope I will not run into any of the problems mentioned on here. So assuming that the 335i has the exact same engine as the 135i does it mean that there are the same issues plaquing it? I really hope everything turns out well for my new car. I kind of think that I made an impulse buy now that I think of it. I'm jumping from a Honda civic SI 2005 sedan to a BMW 135i so that is a big step. I've had my civic brand new when I bought it 4 years ago and I had zero problems now the BMW on the otherhand might be a different story. Fingers crossed.

Caduceus · 11-27-2008, 03:41 AM

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imported_Washy · 11-27-2008, 04:22 AM

We have two 1 series in the family and both have been 100% reliable so far, although we have only had one of them for a couple of weeks.

forestjump · 11-27-2008, 05:13 AM

The 1-series coupe was only released in Europe sometime around the start of 2008, which is when the 35i engine was introduced to the 1-series range. The 1 series hatch has been around in Europe for 4 years ish.

warmtoes · 11-27-2008, 09:29 AM

There are always small issues. Mine is a small issue that involves a big fix. I had one line of my rear defrost not work. But, since it's a vert you have to change the entire top to fix that one small problem. I'm on day 4 of waiting to get it back since it is a complicated re/re.

Having said that, I'm not unhappy.

1Ronnie · 11-29-2008, 12:17 AM

I haven't got a 135i, but I voted on behalf of Lucy ... and although I voted no probs, it hasn't actuallybeen problem free, but a slightly hazey wing mirror that needed replacing hasn't taken any shine off of owning the car

lamal3 · 12-01-2008, 11:04 PM

I wonder how everybody drives their new BMW 135i when they first get it. I mean could it be that people are not letting the car break-in properly which is the reason why they don't perform well?

jeremyc74 · 12-01-2008, 11:33 PM

Mine is going into the shop this week with a laundry list of issues.

Off the top of my head:

Fuel pump (reduced power warning on long trips)
Mirrors are hazy
Rattle in speakers
Recirculation function doesn't work when A/C is on
Cruise won't set sometimes
Paint has blotches in it

sbefar01 · 12-03-2008, 11:43 AM

Sometimes the lock/unlock mechanism for my comfort access takes a 3 tries before it works. Not a big deal b/c the car is awesome, but I'll have it looked at soon.

rocketpop · 12-03-2008, 12:10 PM

So far my dash bubbled and my fuel pump had to be replaced.

lamal3 · 12-14-2008, 08:08 PM

If the 335i has the same engine does it mean that it has virtually the same problems as the BMW 135i would?

ronnyek · 12-14-2008, 08:16 PM

should we preface...

How many peoples cars have had reliability problems THAT HAVENT MESSED WITH there cars

Jeremy you said yourself you installed sstt and downpipes etc... nothing to say electrical problems arent somehow related to sstt wiring etc.

Nobody builds cars flawlessly, but if you install a piggy and then bitch that fuel pump went out, you cant deny that the piggy probably contributed to hpfp failure.

lamal3 · 01-01-2009, 12:30 AM

Lets keep this poll going. I really would like to see more results.

Chewyjr15 · 01-01-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

ronnyek should we preface...

How many peoples cars have had reliability problems THAT HAVENT MESSED WITH there cars

Jeremy you said yourself you installed sstt and downpipes etc... nothing to say electrical problems arent somehow related to sstt wiring etc.

Nobody builds cars flawlessly, but if you install a piggy and then bitch that fu

seriously it is a known issue even on stock cars a piggyback and dp's dont cause the hpfp to go bad it happens on stock cars from low to high miles on them.

ronnyek · 01-01-2009, 09:45 AM

look a car is only as reliable as it's weakest link... Yes hpfp could go bad without any modding, but you can absolutely not say mods don't contribute. As far as general reliability of the motor in general... Loads of car companies have straight 6 motors ad well as turbo straight 6's and I think if you compare them to the same companies other motor offerings... They stand out.

Any part has the potential of breaking under normal conditions... More power... More stress can contribute and maybe make failures more common.

On a side note... The n54 has been really pretty damn good so far... IMO quite a bit better than a lot of other first gen motors.

randomquickness · 01-01-2009, 09:58 AM

-HPFP (replaced)
-ABS sensor (replaced)
-both front turn signals (going to dealership friday)

xbook · 01-01-2009, 10:02 AM

My comfort access acts up constantly. A third of the time, it doesn't work.

M3_Dust · 01-01-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

Mine is going into the shop this week with a laundry list of issues.

Off the top of my head:

Fuel pump (reduced power warning on long trips)
Mirrors are hazy
Rattle in speakers
Recirculation function doesn't work when A/C is on
Cruise won't set sometimes
Paint has blotches in it

my montego is blotchy also, the first time I noticed the blotchy appearance of montego blue was on my friend's 335i coupe, then on another. I had hoped that my car wouldn't look like that, but it does. Let me know if you have any success getting a re-paint.

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Originally Posted by xbook

My comfort access acts up constantly. A third of the time, it doesn't work.

mine doesn't want to work at times as well

xbook · 01-01-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_Dust

...mine doesn't want to work at times as well

Yesterday my girlfriend got out of the car to go take a few pictures. As soon as she opened the door, the display said the keys were gone. The keys were in the same spot, in my pocket. Had to resort to plugging them into the ignition slot. Argh...

At times comfort access is cool, but other times I feel like it was a waste of $500. Couldn't bought a lotta drugs and a few hookers for that kinda cash...

corpsman · 01-01-2009, 01:18 PM

The only problem I have is keeping it clean.

corpsman · 01-01-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lamal3

I mean the BMW 135i is a new arrival in North America, however over in Europe it's been out for nearly two years. So you would think that they would fix all the bugs out before releasing it in North America, am I right? I hope these problems are only just a few out of a 100. I'm kinda getting worried after hearing all these kind of problems with people with their new BMW 135i's. I'm getting my new car on Sunday so I hope I will not run into any of the problems mentioned on here. So assuming that the 335i has the exact same engine as the 135i does it mean that there are the same issues plaquing it? I really hope everything turns out well for my new car. I kind of think that I made an impulse buy now that I think of it. I'm jumping from a Honda civic SI 2005 sedan to a BMW 135i so that is a big step. I've had my civic brand new when I bought it 4 years ago and I had zero problems now the BMW on the otherhand might be a different story. Fingers crossed.

Dude, you're paranoid. You don't even have your car yet, and you're already talking about problems. Also, get your facts straight, the 1 series has been in Europe since 2004. The engines for the 128/135 are the same reliable engines fromthe 3 and 5 series.
You do realize what a warranty is for right? If you have a problem with something, take it to the dealer, and they'll fix it, and give you a loaner.

View Poll Results: Problems on your BMW 135i
How many people are problem free of their new BMW 135i?	55	61.11%
How many people are not problem free of their new BMW 135i?	35	38.89%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2008, 03:33 AM	#1
lamal3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	BMW 135i REliabilty Issues I mean the BMW 135i is a new arrival in North America, however over in Europe it's been out for nearly two years. So you would think that they would fix all the bugs out before releasing it in North America, am I right? I hope these problems are only just a few out of a 100. I'm kinda getting worried after hearing all these kind of problems with people with their new BMW 135i's. I'm getting my new car on Sunday so I hope I will not run into any of the problems mentioned on here. So assuming that the 335i has the exact same engine as the 135i does it mean that there are the same issues plaquing it? I really hope everything turns out well for my new car. I kind of think that I made an impulse buy now that I think of it. I'm jumping from a Honda civic SI 2005 sedan to a BMW 135i so that is a big step. I've had my civic brand new when I bought it 4 years ago and I had zero problems now the BMW on the otherhand might be a different story. Fingers crossed.
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11-27-2008, 03:41 AM	#2
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11-27-2008, 04:22 AM	#3
imported_Washy New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	We have two 1 series in the family and both have been 100% reliable so far, although we have only had one of them for a couple of weeks.
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11-27-2008, 05:13 AM	#4
forestjump Private 19 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	The 1-series coupe was only released in Europe sometime around the start of 2008, which is when the 35i engine was introduced to the 1-series range. The 1 series hatch has been around in Europe for 4 years ish.
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11-27-2008, 09:29 AM	#5
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	There are always small issues. Mine is a small issue that involves a big fix. I had one line of my rear defrost not work. But, since it's a vert you have to change the entire top to fix that one small problem. I'm on day 4 of waiting to get it back since it is a complicated re/re. Having said that, I'm not unhappy. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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11-29-2008, 12:17 AM	#6
1Ronnie Ronnie 15 Rep 556 Posts Drives: '08 Sedona 128i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I haven't got a 135i, but I voted on behalf of Lucy ... and although I voted no probs, it hasn't actuallybeen problem free, but a slightly hazey wing mirror that needed replacing hasn't taken any shine off of owning the car __________________ "Lucy" 128i / Sedona Red / Coral Red / Premium Package / Premium Sound
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12-01-2008, 11:04 PM	#7
lamal3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I wonder how everybody drives their new BMW 135i when they first get it. I mean could it be that people are not letting the car break-in properly which is the reason why they don't perform well?
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12-01-2008, 11:33 PM	#8
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Mine is going into the shop this week with a laundry list of issues. Off the top of my head: Fuel pump (reduced power warning on long trips) Mirrors are hazy Rattle in speakers Recirculation function doesn't work when A/C is on Cruise won't set sometimes Paint has blotches in it
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12-03-2008, 11:43 AM	#9
sbefar01 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 1er Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Sometimes the lock/unlock mechanism for my comfort access takes a 3 tries before it works. Not a big deal b/c the car is awesome, but I'll have it looked at soon.
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12-03-2008, 12:10 PM	#10
rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	So far my dash bubbled and my fuel pump had to be replaced. __________________
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12-14-2008, 08:08 PM	#11
lamal3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	If the 335i has the same engine does it mean that it has virtually the same problems as the BMW 135i would?
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12-14-2008, 08:16 PM	#12
ronnyek Captain 24 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	should we preface... How many peoples cars have had reliability problems THAT HAVENT MESSED WITH there cars Jeremy you said yourself you installed sstt and downpipes etc... nothing to say electrical problems arent somehow related to sstt wiring etc. Nobody builds cars flawlessly, but if you install a piggy and then bitch that fuel pump went out, you cant deny that the piggy probably contributed to hpfp failure.
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01-01-2009, 12:30 AM	#13
lamal3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Lets keep this poll going. I really would like to see more results.
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01-01-2009, 09:45 AM	#15
ronnyek Captain 24 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	look a car is only as reliable as it's weakest link... Yes hpfp could go bad without any modding, but you can absolutely not say mods don't contribute. As far as general reliability of the motor in general... Loads of car companies have straight 6 motors ad well as turbo straight 6's and I think if you compare them to the same companies other motor offerings... They stand out. Any part has the potential of breaking under normal conditions... More power... More stress can contribute and maybe make failures more common. On a side note... The n54 has been really pretty damn good so far... IMO quite a bit better than a lot of other first gen motors.
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01-01-2009, 09:58 AM	#16
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	-HPFP (replaced) -ABS sensor (replaced) -both front turn signals (going to dealership friday) __________________
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01-01-2009, 10:02 AM	#17
xbook Lieutenant Colonel 131 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: '14 EBII M235i & '06 R53 GP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northridge, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 MINI Cooper S GP [0.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00] 2008 E82 [0.00]	My comfort access acts up constantly. A third of the time, it doesn't work. __________________
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01-01-2009, 01:18 PM	#20
corpsman 130 kmh, yeah right. 1 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Montego,6MT, Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Landstuhl,Germany iTrader: (0)	The only problem I have is keeping it clean. __________________ 2009 135i Montego, black leatherette, gray poplar trim, sports package, CA, Ipod/USB, premiun stereo,Assist, took delivery nov 14, 2 weeks early. :thumbup:
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