Model year
2013 BMW 1 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 1 Series for 2013. Under the matched names 128I, 135I, and 1 SERIES M, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 51 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 128I are AIR BAGS (24), ENGINE (4), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 18 complaints
- 2009 18 complaints
- 2010 8 complaints
- 2011 33 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 51 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2013. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128I | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| 135I | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 1 SERIES M | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls for 128I
22V119000 · Mar 2, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i…
20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes,…
16V071000 · Feb 5, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i…
Complaints for 128I
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 128I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 128 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 128 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 135 I 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 135 I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 135 IS 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2013 BMW 135 IS C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135i · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 135i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 135i Convertible · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 128i · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 128i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 128ci Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 128ci Convertible · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 135i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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