There are no safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 535i US, but owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 BMW 535i US problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 18 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Wheels › Rim — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,317 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2011 BMW 535i US complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 74,943 miles · reported May 29, 2019
I have had several problems. 1. Both head lights became filled with condensation/water. I took it to a bmw dealership. They performed a bmw diagnosis. I was told that the most likely case was the cold air. They checked for excess air leaks in both head lights but did not find excess air leaks. (See attached statement) they also replaced a gasket, oil filter housing. The oil filter housing was allowing oil to leak out from the engine 5.8. They performed removal and replacement of the oil filter housing gasket and washed down the engine of the oil residue. The incidents were diagnosed and…
Power Train · at 76,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2018
My bmw has about 75k miles on it. I was driving it one day after work and all of a sudden the car stalled on the highway. Car did not shut down or anything but loss of power, it's like my vehicle went into neutral gear, I stepped on the gas and the car will not move. This almost resulted in a fatal crash. 'drivetran malfunction' came on the dashboard. This is very weird for a car that only has 75k miles on it. I haven't had any issues prior to this, car completely stalled while I was driving it, I thank god I was in the process of exiting off the highway, other wise I would've had a very fatal…
Wheels · at 94,712 miles · reported Aug 15, 2017
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i us. While driving over 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to bring the speed down to 30 MPH, but the shaking became aggressive. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the shaking continued. The contact also mentioned that he heard a clicking noise coming from the wheels, but could not determine if it was the front or rear wheels. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not…
Unknown or Other · at 115,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 2017
I purchased this car 2 months ago. Today my wife when out with my 14 and 4 years old daughters and the car lost power and shut down while driving at around 60 MPH in the highway. Thankfully they are ok. But the car had to be towed. It starts but dies within seconds no idea what the problem is but I found that lots of people have had the same problem.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 134,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2017
Drive train malfunction & check engine light came on. Scanned code came back as p0087 which translate to "low fuel rail pressure". Zeigler bmw of 11030 w 159th st, orland park, il 60467 states remedy is unavailable however they want to charge me $167.00 to diagnose it. Told me to wait for letter stating remedy is ready. $60k car I cant drive.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 BMW 535i US have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 535i US as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 535i US?
Owners report tires problems most often (18 reports), followed by engine (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,317 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.