Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 BMW 535i has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the engi... |
| Jan 3, 2024 | ENGINE | Confirmed by a Certified BMW repair center. Failure of Vanos Camshaft Gear Bolts. Recall has been ... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 50–55 MPH, the engi... |
| Oct 13, 2020 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, MY VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT... |
| May 5, 2019 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A ROAD WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I PARKED THE CAR HOME, SINCE I WAS CLOS... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 5-SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY OVERHEATED... |
| Aug 20, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 535I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING I... |
| May 15, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 535I. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR... |