BMW 535i recalls and problems
9 recalls and 474 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
474
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
19
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BMW 535i by year
Most reported BMW 535i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 129 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 107 | |
| Electrical System | 79 | |
| Air Bags | 46 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 43 | |
| Power Train | 43 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | |
| Seat Belts | 16 |
All BMW 535i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-527 | Jul 11, 2024 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW 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… |
| 17V-067 | Feb 2, 2017 | 2011 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible… |
| 16V-914 | Dec 20, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Air Bags | BMW 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… |
| 16V-832 | Nov 17, 2016 | 2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. |
| 16V-746 | Oct 17, 2016 | 2011–2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011… |
| 15V-718 | Oct 30, 2015 | 2016 | Seats, Child Seat | BMW 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. |
| 15V-188 | Mar 31, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. |
| 14V-176 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i… |
| 13V-407 | Sep 11, 2013 | 2008–2010 | Exterior Lighting | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 535i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 BMW 535i has the most reports (112). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 535i have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering BMW 535i model years 2008–2014, 2016–2017.
What are the most common BMW 535i problems?
Owners report engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems most often.