BMW 535i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the BMW 535i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 492 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 535i | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW 535i | 2 | 12 |
| 2015 BMW 535i | 0 | 23 |
| 2014 BMW 535i | 2 | 30 |
| 2013 BMW 535i | 1 | 38 |
| 2012 BMW 535i | 1 | 54 |
| 2011 BMW 535i | 4 | 112 |
| 2010 BMW 535i | 1 | 58 |
| 2009 BMW 535i | 1 | 71 |
| 2008 BMW 535i | 1 | 74 |
| 1995 BMW 535i | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW 535i | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 BMW 535i | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 BMW 535i | 3 | 3 |
| 1991 BMW 535i | 3 | 5 |
| 1990 BMW 535i | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 BMW 535i | 1 | 6 |
| 1988 BMW 535i | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 BMW 535i | 0 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest BMW 535i recalls
- Jul 11, 202424V527000Air bags1,145 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 14 more models
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Feb 2, 201717V067000Power train8,752 vehiclesBMW 1 Series M, 135i and 8 more models
The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Dec 20, 201616V914000Air bags3,506 vehiclesBMW 535i, BMW 430i and 16 more models
The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Nov 17, 201616V832000Air bags91 vehiclesBMW 528i, 535i and 1 more model
The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit.
- Oct 17, 201616V746000Fuel system, gasoline136,188 vehiclesBMW X5, X6 and 8 more models
The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- Oct 30, 201515V718000Seats, child seat7,162 vehiclesBMW 528i, 535d and 3 more models
The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging…
- Mar 31, 201515V188000Exterior lighting13,443 vehiclesBMW 528i, 528xi and 7 more models
The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light.
- Apr 10, 201414V176000Engine and engine cooling156,137 vehiclesBMW 535I Gran Turismo, X5 SAV and 10 more models
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.