BMW 535I recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the BMW 535I has 9 recall campaigns and 474 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2011, 2008, 2009.

9recalls
474complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2011 Bmw 535I
Photo: 2011 Bmw 535I by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201710000
2016212000
2015023100
2014230502
2013139121
2012154020
20114112568
2010158332
2009172221
2008174041
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Questions

What is the worst year for the BMW 535I?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 (112), 2008 (74), 2009 (72) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.