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...
Engine & cooling
BMW 535I Engine problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 535I's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
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...
Latest 535I engine complaints
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
Consumer had replaced most of engine cooling system parts. Each time that takes vehicle to dealer they will replace a part, and presently, vehicle needs to be fixed again.*Ak
While driving about 55 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer a few times for the same problem. But problem is still there. *Ak
There was a recall in 1997 of the same problem on the similar, bmw 525i. Nhtsa # 97v131000 concerning radiator cap. Also, suuden acceleration. *Ak
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