Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 BMW 535i has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on ... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After the replacement of all 02 sensors and fuses, the fault code returns and was traced back to the... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Back passenger door handle started smoking. |
| Nov 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Heard a clicking noise behind the steering wheel for a few days then I’ll the sudden the horn stoppe... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The headlight housing on my model year is leaking water into it and causing electrical issues , Iv n... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Seat belt my driver restraint light has come on on my car there is a known safety recall on BMW take... |
| Apr 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MALFUNCTION OF DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION WAS TOLD THAT THE REASON THE MODULES FOR CONTROLLI... |
| Mar 9, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVE SHAFT IS HITTING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TIRE SENSORS KEEP POPPING UP AND SWEAT BELT IS MALFU... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 535I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MESSA... |
| Nov 7, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | AS I WAS LEAVING THE STOP SIGN AND ENTERING THE BUSY INTERSECTION, MY ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. THE SEC... |
| Sep 29, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | DRIVING NEW 2013 535I (HEAVILY EQUIPPED) ABOUT 50 MPH IN 55 MPH ZONE ON A CLEAR EVENING W/LOW TRAFFI... |
| Feb 18, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WAS TOLD THAT THE FIRST TUNE UP WOULD BE DUE AT 10,000 MILES. THEREFORE I ... |