Electrical System Problems of BMW 135

BMW 135 owners have reported 20 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 135

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
12
Wiring problems
6
Software problems
2

Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 135

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 135i. The contact stated that the a/c system and the blower motor were intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the blower motor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The plastic insulation on the headlight wiring has flaked off leaving the wires completely bare in some places. This has resulted in the loss of a drl, headlight ballast, and adaptive headlight motor. This is a well documented issue online, from BMW owners of multiple years/series.   Read details...

The Software problem

Have taken the car five times for the same stalling,and lagging of the faulty dual clutch transmission. The car hesitates 3-5seconds no response to throttle input and then lunges violently forward. Car holds gear when pulling away from lights and then surges when parking the car almost causing me   Read details...




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