Power Train Problems of BMW 135

BMW 135 owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 135


Recently reported Power Train problems of BMW 135

The Power Train problem

I had two situations in which my car would unexpectedly lurch forward after coming to a complete stop with my foot on the brake pedal, and another case in which I could not place the vehicle in park with the dct shift lever malfunctioning and making the car undrivable.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder 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...

The Transmission Failure problem

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135 Service Bulletins
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