Vehicle was under recall 98178000. But owner was not notified. Vehicle broke down.Towed to dealer, and was informed by mechanic that coolant system radiator cap was at fault. This had caused the problems with the water pump. Consumer was unhappy for not receiving a recall notice. *Ak
Engine & cooling
BMW 535 Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 535's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest 535 engine complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data