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BMW 135I engine problems by year

27 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 4 135I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 11 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2012 135I1053%
2011 135I1141%
2009 135I27%
2008 135I48%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.