2011 BMW 535I US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 535I US years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 535I US. The most reported problem area is tires (18 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,268 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 535I US 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 18 | 50% | 2,268 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 17% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 11% | 38,404 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | 12,945 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 38,008 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 503 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 15 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 74,943 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 12,945 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 12,945 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 94,712 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 535I US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW 535I US.
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 have had several problems. 1. Both head lights became filled with condensation/water. I took it to a bmw dealership. They performed a bmw diagnosis. I was told that the most likely case was the cold air. They checked for excess air leaks in both head lights but did not find excess air leaks. (see…
My bmw has about 75k miles on it. I was driving it one day after work and all of a sudden the car stalled on the highway. Car did not shut down or anything but loss of power, it's like my vehicle went into neutral gear, i stepped on the gas and the car will not move. This almost resulted in a fatal…
Car shows error of drivetrain malfunction and the car starts to shake.
There are wires on the engine that are cracking and was told by the bmw dealer that this can cause a fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i us. While driving over 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to bring the speed down to 30 mph, but the shaking became aggressive. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the shaking continued. The contact…
Other BMW 535I US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 535I US?
Owners most often report tires, engine, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 535I US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 BMW 535I US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 535I US model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.