BMW 535I recalls & problems by year
The BMW 535I has 12 NHTSA recalls and 492 owner complaints across model years 1985–2017. The most complained-about year is the 2011 with 112 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 535I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 535I | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 535I | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 535I | 2 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2013 535I | 1 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 535I | 1 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 535I | 4 | 112 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2010 535I | 1 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2009 535I | 1 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 535I | 1 | 74 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 535I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 535I | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 535I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 535I | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1991 535I | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1990 535I | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1989 535I | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 535I | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 535I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 535I | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 535I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 535I problems (all years)
BMW 535I recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V527000 Jul 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2014 | 1,145 |
| 17V067000 Feb 2, 2017 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 2011 | 8,752 |
| 16V914000 Dec 20, 2016 | AIR BAGS | 2016–2017 | 3,506 |
| 16V832000 Nov 17, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 2011 | 91 |
| 16V746000 Oct 17, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2011–2012 | 136,188 |
| 15V718000 Oct 30, 2015 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2016 | 7,162 |
| 15V188000 Mar 31, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2013–2014 | 13,443 |
| 14V176000 Apr 10, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2011 | 156,137 |
| 13V407000 Sep 11, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2008–2010 | 134,100 |
| 98V178000 Aug 4, 1998 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1989–1995 | 340,000 |
| 96V111000 Jul 1, 1996 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1990–1992 | 180,000 |
| 96V110000 Jul 1, 1996 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1991–1992 | 75,000 |