BMW 535I Gran Turismo Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 22, 2019 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW 535I Gran Turismo, across 3 model years (2010–2012). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2010, with 3 complaints
2010: 3201032011: 2201122012: 220122

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

BMW 535I Gran Turismo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 535I Gran Turismo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2010 535I Gran Turismo: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2012 535I Gran Turismo: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2011 535I Gran Turismo: 2 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common BMW 535I Gran Turismo problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags210
Fuel/propulsion System220
Electrical System110
Engine110
Seat Belts110
Seats110
Service Brakes110
Steering110
Tires110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility110

All BMW 535I Gran Turismo model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 535I Gran Turismo21—Engine
2011 535I Gran Turismo22—Tires
2010 535I Gran Turismo31—Air Bags

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW 535I Gran Turismo years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (3), 2012 (2), 2011 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the BMW 535I Gran Turismo?

Air Bags, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the BMW 535I Gran Turismo have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.