There are no safety recalls for the 2012 BMW 535xi, but owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 BMW 535xi problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 8 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 24,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 BMW 535xi complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 76,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2019
My car has 76,000 miles on it and the error popped up on the main screen of " "passenger restraint system malfunction." it advised me to take the car to a service center which I did. Bmw of wichita diagnosed the issue as the passenger seat mat needed to be replaced. They quoted me $2,500 to fix the issue and I asked them if this was because of damage or abuse by the owner and they said no it just a part that failed. I called bmw of north america and asked if they would offer assistance in the repair and they said there were not any recalls or service bulletins on the vehicle and therefore they…
Exterior Lighting · reported Jan 1, 2019
Water condenses inside the front headlights impacting the performance of the lighting ssystem. Reported this when the car was new but was told it was normal. Since then I have found many others reporting the same problem
Seats · at 60,000 miles · reported Mar 16, 2018
The passenger side seat heater suddenly began to overheat when the car was approximately 3 years old. The heat became so intense it was necessary to turn off the heater for fear of burns. The seat was replaced under warranty. The problem just recurred with the new seat, three years after the first seat was replaced; the warranty has expired. This appears to be a persistent design or manufacturing flaw, occurring in two consecutive seats.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 42,000 miles · reported Nov 4, 2016
The contact owns a 2012 bmw 535xi. While operating the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Wheels · at 23,000 miles · reported May 4, 2016
Car was purchased used with 10,000 mi. Within 1 year, about 13,000 mi. Bubbles appeared on 2 goodyear runflat tires, due to potholes. After replacing 2 tires, I replaced all 4 with bridgestone runflats. No issues with bridgestone tires. Goodyears are not good, and should not be used on these cars.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 BMW 535xi have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 BMW 535xi as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW 535xi?
Owners report tires problems most often (8 reports), followed by wheels (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 24,000 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.