KnownCarProblems2010 BMW 535i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 535i, most often about the fuel system (59% of complaints, typically around 62,500 miles). It is 4th of 9 535i model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2010 BMW 535i problems
Fuel system
34 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
My 3 kids and I had left the BMW dealer after I had parts serviced/parts replaced, and jumped on the interstate. I was cruising around 70mph when I felt the car slow down and the msg "engine malfunction, reduce speed" appeared. I veered to the right a little,but I quickly found and exit and pulled over. Fortunately…
I purchased a pre-owned 2010 BMW 535i on 12/31/2013. The next day (new year's day), and without any warning or indication, the vehicle spontaneously shut down, coming to a rolling stop. As soon as the engine shut down, the dashboard showed a "fuel pump" warning, which also noted that "continued driving is possible."…
Engine
16 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
My 3 kids and I had left the BMW dealer after I had parts serviced/parts replaced, and jumped on the interstate. I was cruising around 70mph when I felt the car slow down and the msg "engine malfunction, reduce speed" appeared. I veered to the right a little,but I quickly found and exit and pulled over. Fortunately…
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the battery discharging message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belts, battery, intelligent battery sensor (ibs)…
Electrical
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Many times driver's side door does not unlock when the lever was pulled twice. It only unlocks when the electric unlock button is pushed. It could be very dangerous during an accident if power is lost and I could not unlock the door. This problem has started on the passenger side door too.
Within two weeks of taking ownership of this car, I experienced a series of faults in the system where the car froze up and had to be towed to the dealer for repair. Over the past two years, the car has experienced a variety of malfunctions in the electronic warning system. On 5/22/12, upon leaving my residence, I…
Air bags
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: alleged counterfeit air bag.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 535i. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger seat belt and air bag sensor lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical cable loosened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired on two…
Safety note warning comes on dashboard, every time car is started and stays on, stating the air bag on head restraint may explode and release metal fragments that would cause injury.
Seat belts
3 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2010 BMW 535i. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger seat belt and air bag sensor lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical cable loosened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired on two…
All the BMW have recall about airbag and seat belt ,why my 535i BMW 2010 its not under recall,.I have my light on and I'm scared driving it looks like I'm not safe,I was driving th car in city and I stopped to drop off my wife she take out seat belt and she stand the light coming on ,it said restrained system…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 BMW 535i recalls
Lights: tail lights
Risk: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at [email protected].
Full defect summary
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and m5 passenger cars manufactured from march 1, 2007, through december 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
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.
Questions about the 2010 BMW 535i
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 535i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (34 complaints, typically around 62,500 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 535i have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 11, 2013 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the BMW 535i?
- It is 4th of 9 535i model years by number of complaints, 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.