Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 BMW 535i has 4 recalls, 263 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
263
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V067000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
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, 3...
16V832000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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,...
16V746000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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...
14V176000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 BMW 535 I 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owned a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that when pressing the accelerator pedal to dri... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car suddenly shut off when I came to a stop at a red light while on a busy state route. The infor... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and park... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased the BMW 535 and it continues to have drivetrain malfunction issues. This feels like a sa... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | WHEELS | Product Safety Alert: Jan 30, 2025 Stop using the following item because of a potential safety issue... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | From very low speed (less than 5 MPH), car would not stop with full brakes applied. Front brakes we... |
| Jun 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle is having cooling/ heat problems. Does not overheat while driving but rather driving on ... |
| May 24, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BMW REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL ISSUES CAUSED MY FAULTY FUEL PUMP RECALL AND IS ... |
| Feb 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated while jump-starting another vehicle in the driv... |
| Nov 9, 2023 | ENGINE | Hello, I received a recall notice almost 6 months ago on my car and I have been in contact with BMW ... |
| Nov 3, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Wiring in the headlight assembly is losing its insulation, allowing wires to short and headlamps to ... |
| Mar 25, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CarMax sold me a car but rolled back the odometer before I took possession. Autocheck report shows m... |
| Mar 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The drivers headlight has developed significant condensation on its interior caused by a failed seal... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 5 Series. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undis... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Drivers side headlight has severe condensation and signal light headlights have malfunction. |
| Feb 23, 2023 | WHEELS | Tire pressure monitor warned that my left rear tire was low. Next day same thing. I went to have t... |
| Feb 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Driver side headlight has an extreme condensation issue. Especially after it rains or using a car wa... |
| Nov 22, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehic... |