- The problem
- 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 Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- The risk
- The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2012 BMW 535I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 535I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2016 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 535I year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 BMW 535I recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 BMW 535I yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 535I: every year compared
All 535I years2012 BMW 535I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 535I | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2012 BMW 328I Xdrive | 145 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 328I | 144 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 335I Xdrive | 36 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 335I | 34 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 128I | 31 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 135I | 19 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 320I | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 325I | 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 2012 BMW 535I
Does the 2012 BMW 535I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 535I: fuel pump (October 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 BMW 535I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 BMW 535I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 535I 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 535I years have the most complaints?
1989 (6), 1991 (5), 1990 (2). See every BMW 535I year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 BMW 535I 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