2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 535I Gran Turismo years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo. That ranks 2nd out of 3 535I Gran Turismo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,670 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 17,670 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 17,670 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 17,670 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 75,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 17,670 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Risk: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving along a smooth road (fm1488) on a sunny day and heard an loud "pop". After pulling to the side of the road, i discovered that my panoramic sunroof had burst in an outwardly direction. Luckily, my sun shade caught the glass so none of it came down into the interior. To my knowledge…
On 8/24 my 2012 535i with only 17k miles had its high pressure fuel pump replaced by ontario bmw dealer. The car lost all power, locking brakes, not able to accelerate while traveling, right when exiting the freeway. The check engine light and drivetrain malfunction lights came on and the vehicle…
Other BMW 535I Gran Turismo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 535I Gran Turismo | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 535I Gran Turismo | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 535I Gran Turismo model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.