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Vehicle safety record
1996 BMW 535 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW 535 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 535 year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 BMW 535 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1996 BMW 535
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 BMW 535. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1996 BMW 535
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
BMW 535: every year compared
All 535 years1996 BMW 535 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1 | 0 | C | |
| 1996 BMW 328I | 34 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318TI | 8 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 325 | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318I | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318IC | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 320 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 BMW 535
Does the 1996 BMW 535 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 BMW 535 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 535?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 BMW 535 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 7, 2001 and the latest on February 7, 2001. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 BMW 535 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 535 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 535 years have the most complaints?
1989 (7), 1990 (4), 1987 (3). See every BMW 535 year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 BMW 535 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data