The service and repair manual for the 2010 BMW 135i — the 3.0L I6 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 16 complaints · 14 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2010 135i manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 546
- Engine Performance 25,952
- Accessories & Equipment 4,239
- General Information 1,885
- Body & Frame 2,583
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 113
- Maintenance 42
- Collision 808
- Restraints 393
- Drivelines & Axles 420
- Steering 274
- Electrical 3,165
- Suspension 791
- Engine Mechanical 815
- Transmission 676
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2010 135i
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Electrical System · 13V044000If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasin.
- Electrical System — wiring · 19V579000Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V071000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 16 complaints and BMW has issued 14 technical service bulletins for the 2010 135i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2010 135i manual
Is this manual specific to the 2010 135i?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2010 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2010 135i problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2010 135i, covering air bags, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2010 135i wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2010 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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