Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 BMW 535i has 23 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Wiring in the headlight assembly is losing its insulation, allowing wires to short and headlamps to ... |
| Mar 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The drivers headlight has developed significant condensation on its interior caused by a failed seal... |
| Feb 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Driver side headlight has an extreme condensation issue. Especially after it rains or using a car wa... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Passenger side door lock actuator has failed. Door lock actuators should not be failing on cars that... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car failed to start due fuel pump wires malfunction. |
| Jun 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear driver windows fault. check engine light came on car scanned and got fault code 030115 " Rear... |
| Jun 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway my car turned off suddenly. car was towed to home After checking possib... |
| Mar 7, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE A 2011 BMW 535I THAT HAS FRONT AND REAR CAMERAS AND I HAVE RECORDINGS OF THE LIVE FOOTAGE OF ... |
| Apr 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LIGHTING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DURING 1ST WEEK OF APRIL 2020. IT AFFECTED BAT... |
| May 23, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS. 1. BOTH HEAD LIGHTS BECAME FILLED WITH CONDENSATION/WATER. I TOOK IT TO... |
| Mar 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING WITH AC ON SMOKE STARTED COMING HEAVILY FOR THE INTERIOR AC VENTS. A VERY TOXIC SMOKE... |
| Mar 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY AC FAN MOTOR HAS STARTED TO MAKE A WEIRD NOISE WHEN YOU LIFT THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THIS ... |
| Jan 8, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | THE SRS PASSENGER MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS TURNING ON. I'VE NOTIFIED BMW AND HAVE SHOWN THEM THAT THERE ... |
| Sep 24, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN TRYING TO EXIT THE CAR AND PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE, THE DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK, THE LOCK STAYS... |
| May 20, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | WHILE DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES WITH SEAT WARMERS ON MY HUSBAND (DRIVER) TURNED IT OFF. WE WERE TRAVELL... |
| Jan 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BMW HAS DISABLED THE SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES OF THE MODEL YEAR 2013 AND OLDER. MY VEHICLE NO L... |
| Nov 25, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. OTHER VEHICLE GOING SOUTHBOUND CROSSED OVER MEDIAN STRIP OF HIGHWAY, HIT TH... |
| Jul 14, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH AND MY CAR JUST DIED ON THE STREET AND CHASSIS STABILIZATION LIGHT CAME O... |