KnownCarProblemsBMW 535i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 473 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 535i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2008, 2009. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 535i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 535i | 30 | Engine | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 535i | 39 | Electrical | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 535i | 54 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 535i | 112 | Engine | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 535i | 58 | Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 535i | 71 | Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 535i | 74 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
11 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 535i
- What years of the BMW 535i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (112), 2008 (74), 2009 (71).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 535i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (148), fuel system (144), electrical (69).
- Which BMW 535i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2016 (12), 2015 (23), 2014 (30). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.