KnownCarProblems2014 BMW 535d Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 535d, most often about the engine (52% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the most complained-about 535d model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 BMW 535d problems
Engine
30 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
My 2014 certified pre-own BMW 535d caught on fire while I was driving home from work last week, fortunately a driver next to me alerted me that my car was on fire. I pulled over within 30 seconds, got out and within another 30 seconds my entire car was engulfed in flames.
I owned a 2014 535d with about 54,000 miles. BMW has issued EGR recall due to risk of fire since oct 2018. As of march 2019, there is no remedy or part replacement. What is the point of recall especially the vehicle is used to carry children. Nthsa needs to do something about this.
Fuel system
29 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
Message comes on the console indicating drivetrain fault and about 2 seconds later looses all engine power while driving on a highway. Was able to pull over to the shoulder as the traffic was very limited on the road. Diagnosis by BMW repair shop is that the high pressure fuel pump has failed.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and could not be moved off the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then to the dealer (pacific BMW, 800 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, ([phone]). The dealer stated that the entire fuel system had to be…
Transmission
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles.
I was driving on a freeway in ca, the engine stalled suddenly, and transmission went into to park whilei was in traffic. There is no way to override the electronic transmission from in the car; only way to get it into neutral is from underneath the vehicle (not accessible unless on a lift and not possible on a busy…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, driveshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to BMW of milwaukee north (5990 n. Green bay ave, glendale, wi 53209, ([phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the u-joint, transmission, drive shaft, transfer case…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 9%I was driving on the highway at around 65-70mph when all of a sudden my sunroof exploded into the vehicle all over me. I swerved as a result of the shock but thankfully was able to regain control of the vehicle before hitting anyone. I was thankfully in the vehicle alone and suffered cuts to my face and scalp. There…
Electrical
4 complaints · 7%On 12/03/2016, my 2014 BMW 535d abruptly stalled in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. It had spontaneously locked itself into 'park' without warning. The engine would not start, and there was no way to overcome the electronic lock on the transmission and put the transmission into 'neutral' to push the car out…
My 2014 certified pre-own BMW 535d caught on fire while I was driving home from work last week, fortunately a driver next to me alerted me that my car was on fire. I pulled over within 30 seconds, got out and within another 30 seconds my entire car was engulfed in flames.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
My 2014 certified pre-own BMW 535d caught on fire while I was driving home from work last week, fortunately a driver next to me alerted me that my car was on fire. I pulled over within 30 seconds, got out and within another 30 seconds my entire car was engulfed in flames.
The driver's door lock cannot be opened manually due a known problem with the electrical door actuator failure. This is a design flaw in a critical component where the driver should be able to open the door in case of an electrical failure or in an emergency when its critical that the driver is able to manually open…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 BMW 535d recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 6, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2015 6 series gran coupe, 2014 5 series gran turismo, 2014 5 series sedan, 2015 6 series convertible, 2015 6 series coupe, 2014 x5, 2013-2014 x3, 2014-2015 3 series sedan, 2014 4 series coupe, 2014 4 series convertible, 2014 3 series gran turismo, and 2015 4 series gran coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Fuel system: fuel system, diesel
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18v-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18v-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on january 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in june 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 6, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xdrive, 2014-2018 328d sports wagon, 328d xdrive sports wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xdrive, 2015 740ld xdrive, 2015-2017 x3 xdrive28d sav, and 2014-2017 x5 xdrive35d sav diesel vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 14, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xdrive, x5 xdrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xdrive, 2015 740ld xdrive, and 2015-2017 x3 xdrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Engine: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began may 13, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2013-2018 bmw 328d and 328d xdrive, 2014-2018 328d sports wagon and 328d xdrive sports wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xdrive, 2015 740ld xdrive, 2015-2017 x3 xdrive28d sav and 2014-2017 x5 xdrive35d sav vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe21-021 on october 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (my) 2019-2020 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7l cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, odi sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both fca and bmw, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by fca and bmw.during the investigation fca filed rec
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2014 BMW 535d
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 535d?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (30 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); fuel system (29 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 535d have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 11, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the BMW 535d?
- It is the most complained-about 535d model year since 2000, with 58 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW 535d years
- 2014