BMW 535d recalls and problems

6 recalls and 73 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
6
Complaints
73
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
4

Choose a model year

BMW 535d by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 535d590100
2015 535d360000
2014 535d4580310

Most reported BMW 535d problems

Problem areaReports
Engine34
Fuel/Propulsion System23
Fuel System, Diesel13
Power Train8
Unknown or Other6
Electrical System4
Structure3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Tires1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

All BMW 535d recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-527Jul 11, 20242014Air BagsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series…
21V-907Nov 19, 20212014–2016Fuel System, DieselBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and…
21V-586Jul 29, 20212014–2016Fuel System, DieselBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles.
18V-755Oct 25, 20182014–2016Engine and Engine CoolingBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d…
16V-914Dec 20, 20162016Air BagsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8…
15V-718Oct 30, 20152016Seats, Child SeatBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the BMW 535d?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 BMW 535d has the most reports (58). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the BMW 535d have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW 535d model years 2014–2016.

What are the most common BMW 535d problems?

Owners report engine, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, diesel problems most often.