Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 BMW 535i has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BMW N63 Engine Powertrain Issues 2012 535i The N63 engine, utilized in various BMW models including ... |
| Apr 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving heard a loud noise and oil start pouring out the bottom of the car.. After getting my ... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated that the power train warning message was displa... |
| Nov 24, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | ENGINE BLEW A YEAR AGO AND I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED BECAUSE THE ROD BEARINGS BLEW AT 90,000 MILES... |
| Apr 19, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED AS I WAS DRIVING |
| Mar 13, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | WAS DRIVING SUDDENDLY CAR LOST SPEED TO 20MPH RPMS REVED UP TO 4000. WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER HAD TO... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION: DRIVE MODERATELY CAUSED BY VALVETRONIC MOTOR AND ECCENTRIC SHAFT. AT 50K MI... |
| Jun 7, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 5-SERIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ... |
| Dec 29, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE HAS ISSUES IN LINE WITH THE RECALL THAT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR SOME VIN NUMBERS UNDER RECALL ... |
| Aug 12, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY UPHILL, ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED, NO POWER, GOT A MESSAG... |
| May 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | MY CAR HAVE ABOUT 1/2 SECOND DELAY FROM THE TIME YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR RESPONDS, SO ... |
| Oct 24, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 550IX EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE P245/40/R19. THE CONTACT STATED T... |