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Bmw 535I

Safety Grade: F
719
Total Complaints
37
Crashes
29
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

ENGINE
127
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
106
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
77
AIR BAGS
44
POWER TRAIN
43
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
42
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
22
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20

Recent Complaints

2011 BMW 535I — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owned a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact sta...
2014 BMW 535I — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a known and unaddressed issue. BMW headlight seals fail allowing condensation to build and erode electronics. Replacement costs exceed $15K and only OEM parts and BMW servicing are options. Many BMW repair shops refuse to do this work as it is overly complicated and expensive. This issue ...
2014 BMW 535I — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a known and unaddressed issue. BMW headlight seals fail allowing condensation to build and erode electronics. Replacement costs exceed $15K and only OEM parts and BMW servicing are options. Many BMW repair shops refuse to do this work as it is overly complicated and expensive. This issue ...
2014 BMW 535I — ENGINE
The BMW, while turning at low speed into a parking space, suddenly accelerated and the braking system failed. Airbags deployed after multiple impacts with other vehicles and a fixed object, causing serious personal injury for the driver. The incident occurred on 01/16/2026. The vehicle is a total...
2014 BMW 535I — SERVICE BRAKES
The BMW, while turning at low speed into a parking space, suddenly accelerated and the braking system failed. Airbags deployed after multiple impacts with other vehicles and a fixed object, causing serious personal injury for the driver. The incident occurred on 01/16/2026. The vehicle is a total...
2014 BMW 535I — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The BMW, while turning at low speed into a parking space, suddenly accelerated and the braking system failed. Airbags deployed after multiple impacts with other vehicles and a fixed object, causing serious personal injury for the driver. The incident occurred on 01/16/2026. The vehicle is a total...
2014 BMW 535I — AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving in stop-and-go traffic, she depressed the brake pedal, however crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. The contact stated that all three air bags deployed; however, the front driver-side air bag failed to deploy pr...
2013 BMW 535I — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on 11/18/2025 in Westbury, NY. A passerby saw smoke and called 911. Nassau County Police and the Westbury Fire Department responded. Firefighters informed me at the scene that the fire was mechanical in ...
2013 BMW 535I — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on 11/18/2025 in Westbury, NY. A passerby saw smoke and called 911. Nassau County Police and the Westbury Fire Department responded. Firefighters informed me at the scene that the fire was mechanical in ...
2013 BMW 535I — ENGINE
My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on 11/18/2025 in Westbury, NY. A passerby saw smoke and called 911. Nassau County Police and the Westbury Fire Department responded. Firefighters informed me at the scene that the fire was mechanical in ...

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