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 Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series...
1986-2017 · 18 model years
BMW 535I Problems by year
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the BMW 535I across 18 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 1991 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 1986, 1988 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
535I complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 535I problems
BMW 535I recalls 12
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, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and...
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, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman...
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. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU)...
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 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran...
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. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that...
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. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the...
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 Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5...
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. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical...
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Latest 535I complaints
In early january of 2006, I purchased 4 new pirelli p-zero nero 225/50/16 m+s tires. I drove the car for less than 7 days and put on about 100-150 miles on suburban streets and highways. When my tire dealer remounted these new tires on new wheels he discovered that 3 of the 4 tires had dangerous sidewall bubbles. So far the distributor and the manufacturer claim the tires were damaged due to a pot hole (3 tires on two different sides of the vehicle). My tire dealer and long time automotive technician (technical...
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advisor to the bmw car club of america) say it is virtually impossible for 3 of the 4 tires to have been damaged by a pot hole or road hazard. Furthermore, when the tire dealer inspected the tires before remounting them, he found them all to be physically perfect--no signs of bruising, punctures or glass damage. The tire distributor and manufacturer say there is evidence of road hazard damage inside the tire where there is a split. The truth is that what they have found is evidence that three of their 4 tires failed after barely a few days of normal use on regular new york state roads. Pirelli emphasizes that these tires were specifically designed for the north american market. Then one would think they could last more than a week on north american roads. The tire distributor so far refuses to replace my 3 tires and the manufacturer so far agrees with the distributor. I have reviewed hundreds of owner reviews for the tires I purchased along with similar models from this company and I found many reports of similar side wall failures. Given the propensity of these tires to develop dangerous decomposition of the sidewalls with normal use with low mileage,i am asking that your agency investigate these tires and consider a national recall to protect the public. *Nm
I bought this bmw 535i from carswell cars 1174 riverside drive macon,ga 31201 on september 17,2003. There phone number is 478-743-2248. I only have the car for two days, my four daughter and I was driving down the road and people was yelling me that my car was on fire .My daughter and I could have been seriously hurt. Before I bought the car I asked the owner of the car lot if anything was wrong with the car and he said no. I really need somebody help I am single mom. *Jb
Consumer is calling dealer in regard to nhtsa recall 98v17800 for engine coolant repairs. But dealer was unable to have recall repairs performed because consumer had some of the work performed prior to recall. Manufacturer has offered twenty-five percent of recall cost, but refused to remedy remaining work. Please provide further details.*Ak
Radiator was replaced due to overheating. Also, heating core was found to be cracked, and antifreeze was sprouting out. Received recall 93v015000 notice. Contacted manufacturer, and was informed no replacement to radiator. *Ak
Consumer received recall notification 98v17800 after already having radiator cap and radiator repaired due to overheating. *Jb
Recall 98v178000, consumer received recall letter in march of 2001, but replaced radiator cap in june of 1999, did not remedy problem. Also replaced thermostat/ waterpump twice, and all belts. Still has problem of overheating. *Ak
Questions about the BMW 535I
Which BMW 535I years have the most problems?
Which BMW 535I years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common BMW 535I problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (8), airbags (2), visibility & wipers (2) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 535I have?
NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all BMW 535I model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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