2011 BMW 135i Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW 135i — the 3.0L I6 engine, 2 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 year2011
Engines
3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsBase Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door
Federal record5 recalls · 35 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 135i manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 525
  • Engine Performance 13,833
  • Accessories & Equipment 13,088
  • General Information 4,138
  • Body & Frame 7,622
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 183
  • Brakes 222
  • Maintenance 32
  • Collision 1,520
  • Restraints 1,358
  • Drivelines & Axles 2,235
  • Steering 498
  • Electrical 7,288
  • Suspension 1,969
  • Engine Mechanical 3,165
  • Transmission 1,295

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 135i

  1. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  2. Electrical System · 13V044000
    If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasin.
  3. Electrical System — wiring · 19V579000
    Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire.
  4. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V071000
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
  5. Power Train — driveline › constant velocity joint · 17V067000
    If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners have filed 35 complaints and BMW has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 2011 135i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2011 135i manual

Is this manual specific to the 2011 135i?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 2011 135i problems does it help with?

5 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 135i, covering air bags, electrical system, power train. 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 2011 135i wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 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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