2011 BMW 535XI
0 recalls, 44 complaints - 12 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
44 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 9 |
| WHEELS | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Sep 29, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO BMW OF BUENA PARK TO TAKE CARE OF A COUPLE OF RECALLS, A COUPLE OF MILES AFTER I GET ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH THE CAR LOST POWER AND I HEARD THE EMERGENCY SOUND ON MY DASHBOARD, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT CAME ON AND A MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN SAYING ' DRIVE MODERATELY, MAXIMUM ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 4, 2018
Incident date: Jul 30, 2018
I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE RPMS FELL TO 0 AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF. I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TRIED TO START THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED AND I HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK. NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE AND VERY MISTERIOUS. AFTER THE MECHA... Read more
SEATS
Feb 22, 2018
Incident date: Nov 16, 2016
MY 2 YEAR-OLD SON'S LEG WAS FRACTURED WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT MALFUNCTIONED WHILE ADJUSTING THE SEAT. THE SEAT WENT BACK INTO THE FARTHEST POSITION WITHOUT STOPPING FRACTURING MY SON'S LEFT LEG WHO WAS IN A FORWARD FACING CAR SEAT IN BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Jan 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 535XI. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR THREE WEEKS, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ERHARD BMW BLOOMFIELD, 1845 S TELEGRAPH RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302, (248) 834-7788) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VANOSE HOUSING BOLT FRACTURED INS... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 14, 2017
MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP, RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. INDICATING A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION AND MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND I ALMOST GOT IN A REAR END CRASH. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY REPLA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 8, 2018
Incident date: Dec 26, 2017
CAR WAS STOLEN FROM STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FROM MY RESIDENT. CAR IS REGISTERED TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WITH SOUTH CAROLINA PLATES. THE CAR IS NOW IN NEW YORK AREA, STRATFORD, CT AREA AND NORWALK, CT AREA- DRIVER TOOK CAR OUT MY POSSESSION AND JUMP STATES WITH MY SPARE KEY THAT WAS INSIDE MY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 21, 2017
Incident date: Sep 4, 2017
WHILE DRIVING DRIVE TRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, MADE APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEFT CV JOINT BOOT WAS TORN AND LEAKING. HAD IT FIXED ON OCTOBER 2016, PAID OVER $1700. IN SEPTEMBER 2017 DRIVE TRAIN LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN, WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOTS WERE TORN/LEAKING H... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 21, 2017
Incident date: Jan 31, 2014
IT HAS ACCELERATION ISSUES ALL OF THE TIME. DOES NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD, INSTEAD IT JERKS. WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT AND LOOKING TO ACCELERATE IT WOULD JERK MAKING IT UNSAFE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT MULTIPLE VEHICLE ECAUSE OF THIS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 21, 2017
Incident date: Jan 31, 2014
IT HAS ACCELERATION ISSUES ALL OF THE TIME. DOES NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD, INSTEAD IT JERKS. WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT AND LOOKING TO ACCELERATE IT WOULD JERK MAKING IT UNSAFE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT MULTIPLE VEHICLE ECAUSE OF THIS.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 21, 2017
Incident date: Jan 31, 2014
DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION, ENGINE OVER HEATS AND DOES NOT FUNCTION THE SAME. THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN, SPUTTERS AND DOES NOT HAVE POWER. IT HAS DIED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE GOING 65MPH AND HAD TO PULL OVER SUDDENLY THROUGH 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2017
Incident date: Oct 17, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY BMW 535 XI ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. ALL OF A SUDDEN CARS GAVE A MESSAGE OF "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION: CONTACT YOUR SERVICE CENTRE". AFTER THAT CAR'S POWER REDUCED. AFTER THAT WHENEVER I APPLY BRAKE, THE CAR IGNITION STOPPED AND CAR PUTS ITSELF IN NEUTRAL. I HAD TO START THE CAR AROUND ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 22, 2017
Incident date: Jun 22, 2017
I HAVE AN OPEN RECALL CAMPAIGN WITH MY VEHICLE'S IN TANK FUEL PUMP. IT IS BEEN A NINE MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL WAS INITIAL IDENTIFIED AND MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BY BMW. I CALLED THEM UP AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT HAVE TO BRING BACK THE VEHICLE UN-REPAIR DUE TO THE FACT THAT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2017
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 535XI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), B... Read more
SEATS
Nov 30, 2016
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
THE MEMORY POWER SEAT IN MY CAR MALFUNCTIONED AND WENT BACK WITHOUT STOPPING CAUSING A FRACTURE TO MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD SON'S LEG WHO WAS SITTING IN THE CAR SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *TR
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: Oct 21, 2016
MY CAR IS A 2011 BMW 535 I X DRIVE, HAS 68,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT NEW ON 10/19/2011 ON FRIDAY 10/21/2016 MY CAR STALLED AND WOULDN'T START WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAIN HIGH TRAFFIC BUSY ROAD IN RUSH HOUR. LUCKILY, I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH AND I CALLED BMW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, THEY SAID "THI... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 535XI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE TURNED ON, THE ENGINE BELT IDLER PULLEY BOLT FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION AND THE ALTERNATOR TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT I... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 3, 2016
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
I PURCHASED A 2011 BMW IN SEPTEMBER 2014. I HAVE HAD 4 GOOD YEAR RUN FLAT TIRES WITH BUBBLES. I REPLACED TWO AND WHEN THE NEXT TWO FORMED BUBBLES I DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM WITH ANOTHER BRAND. I HAD FIRESTONE GIVE ME THE LAST TWO BUBBLE TIRES SO I WOULD HAVE EVIDENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE COST TO ME ... Read more
SEATS
Oct 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 20 MPH WITH A FRIEND OF MINE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEATS AND THE CAR SYSTEM TELLS ME "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. CONTINUE TO WEAR SEAT BELT." I CHECKED ONLINE AND ITS BECAUSE SENSORS FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN ALL BMW... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 20 MPH WITH A FRIEND OF MINE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEATS AND THE CAR SYSTEM TELLS ME "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. CONTINUE TO WEAR SEAT BELT." I CHECKED ONLINE AND ITS BECAUSE SENSORS FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN ALL BMW... Read more
TIRES
Jan 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 18, 2014
I PURCHASED A 2011 BMW 535I XDRIVE VEHICLE WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS RUNFLATS 245/40 R19. THE CAR HAS ONLY 19,000 MILES AND FROM THE DAY THAT I PURCHASED IT (IN FEB 2011), I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT TIRES 8 TIMES AND RECENTLY THE REAR TIRES 2 TIMES. A TOTAL OF 10 TIRE REPLACEMENTS. SOME REPLACEME... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2013
Incident date: Jun 9, 2013
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE LAG OF OVER 1 SECOND BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING . IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS BEHAVIOR WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN PULLING INTO OR OUT OF INTERSECTIONS. IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jun 10, 2013
Incident date: Jun 9, 2013
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE LAG OF OVER 1 SECOND BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING . IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS BEHAVIOR WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN PULLING INTO OR OUT OF INTERSECTIONS. IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 10, 2013
Incident date: Jun 9, 2013
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE LAG OF OVER 1 SECOND BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING . IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS BEHAVIOR WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN PULLING INTO OR OUT OF INTERSECTIONS. IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 17, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAD TWO BUMPS IN THE SIDEWALL OF MY TIRES (GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 LOW PROFILE RUN FLAT). OVER THE LAST 20 MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 12 TIRES. I PURCHASED THIS 5-SERIES BECAUSE I HAD SUCH A GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH MY PRIOR 5-SER... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Jun 29, 2012
2011 BMW 535 X-DRIVE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AFTER GOING STRAIGHT FOR A LITTLE WHILE, VERY SIMILAR TO ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2011 5-SERIES BMW. ALSO JERKING FORWARD AFTER CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED WITH A SLIGHT ACCELERATION PEDAL MOVEMENT. 2 BMW DEALERSHIPS I VISITED ARE CLUELESS HOW TO FIX... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Jun 29, 2012
2011 BMW 535 X-DRIVE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AFTER GOING STRAIGHT FOR A LITTLE WHILE, VERY SIMILAR TO ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2011 5-SERIES BMW. ALSO JERKING FORWARD AFTER CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED WITH A SLIGHT ACCELERATION PEDAL MOVEMENT. 2 BMW DEALERSHIPS I VISITED ARE CLUELESS HOW TO FIX... Read more
STEERING
Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Jun 29, 2012
2011 BMW 535 X-DRIVE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AFTER GOING STRAIGHT FOR A LITTLE WHILE, VERY SIMILAR TO ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2011 5-SERIES BMW. ALSO JERKING FORWARD AFTER CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED WITH A SLIGHT ACCELERATION PEDAL MOVEMENT. 2 BMW DEALERSHIPS I VISITED ARE CLUELESS HOW TO FIX... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 23, 2012
Incident date: Aug 22, 2012
THE AUTOMOBILE HAS THE STOCK WHEELS/TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE M535 XI (GOODYEAR EAGLE LS RUNFLATS 245/40 R19). AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM BMW SERVICE, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (INFLATED TO 35 PSI) HAS A BULGE ON THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALL. *TR
TIRES
Aug 23, 2012
Incident date: Aug 22, 2012
THE AUTOMOBILE HAS THE STOCK WHEELS/TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE M535 XI (GOODYEAR EAGLE LS RUNFLATS 245/40 R19). AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM BMW SERVICE, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (INFLATED TO 35 PSI) HAS A BULGE ON THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALL. *TR
WHEELS
May 31, 2012
Incident date: May 31, 2012
I JUST ORDERED MY 3RD REPLACEMENT TIRE DUE TO A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL OF MY FRONT TIRE. I ENCOUNTERED A POTHOLE ON I-90 (MASS PIKE) AT APPROX. 70MPH BETWEEN EXITS 3 AND 2, FELT THE BUMP, AND THEN AND FELT THE FAMILIAR WOBBLING THAT I EXPERIENCED THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED. I KNEW BEFORE I EVEN S... Read more
TIRES
Apr 9, 2012
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
AT 6000 MILES CAR DISPLAYED THREE TIRES WITH "SIDEWALL BUBBLES" IN THEM. DEALER REPLACED THREE TIRES AT COST TO ME. AT <12,000 MILES LATER ONE OF THOSE REPLACED HAD A "SIDEWALL BUBBLE" WHICH AGAIN WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. I FEAR THERE IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THIS CAR USING THESE TIRES (GOOD... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 14, 2012
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. WHEN PASSING TO THE LEFT OF A LARGE TRUCK (THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED WHEN PASSING SMALLER VEHICLES) AND WHEN THERE IS NOTHING IN THE LANE IN FRONT OF THE BMW, IT ERRONEOUSLY SENSES SOMETHING ... Read more
TIRES
Feb 23, 2012
Incident date: Jan 31, 2011
I BOUGHT THIS 2011 MODEL BMW 535IX IN MARCH 2011, AND IT CAME WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS/2 ROF TIRES. THE FRONT TIRE STARTED TO DEVELOP A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL AND LOSE AIR PRESSURE. A FEW DAYS LATER A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR 6,000 MILES WHEN THE IS... Read more
TIRES
Jan 15, 2012
Incident date: Jan 5, 2012
HAVE A 2011 BMW 535XI WITH 5,000 MILES ON IT. BUMPED A SMALL POT HOLE AND MY FRONT GOODYEAR 245/40/19 EAGLE LS2 RUN FLAT SIDEWALL BUSTED UP AND BALLOONED. FOR THE VERY HIGH COST THESE TIRES ARE MADE LIKE CRAP...THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS VERY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS LISTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET. PLEASE REC... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 3, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
MY 2011 BMW 550IX HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 2 RUN FLATS, 245/40. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAR IN JULY 2011 AND HAD BUBBLES ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE IN LESS THAN A MONTH PERIOD. I JUST NOTICED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH SUCH PROBLEM AND WANT TO TAKE MY PART IN REPORTING THIS BUBBLE PROBLEM WITH THIS RUN... Read more
TIRES
Dec 3, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
MY 2011 BMW 550IX HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 2 RUN FLATS, 245/40. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAR IN JULY 2011 AND HAD BUBBLES ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE IN LESS THAN A MONTH PERIOD. I JUST NOTICED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH SUCH PROBLEM AND WANT TO TAKE MY PART IN REPORTING THIS BUBBLE PROBLEM WITH THIS RUN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP BEFORE POWER IS DELIVERED TO THE WHEELS. THIS HAS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IMPLICATIONS IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE NEED FOR POWER DELIVERY IS IMMEDIATE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP BEFORE POWER IS DELIVERED TO THE WHEELS. THIS HAS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IMPLICATIONS IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE NEED FOR POWER DELIVERY IS IMMEDIATE. *TR
TIRES
Oct 24, 2011
Incident date: Oct 10, 2011
MY 2011 BMW 535XI TIRE (245/40R-19 GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2 RUNONFLAT BMW RUNFLAT X) NEEDED TO BE CHANGED TWICE IN ONE YEAR DUE TO BUBBLE ON TIRE WALL. I DO NOT REMEMBER GOING OVER ANY POTHOLES OR BUMPS. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Oct 20, 2011
Incident date: Oct 15, 2011
THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 10/7/2011 AND WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK I REPORTED A PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING STATING THE CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A LAG ON TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. SALESMAN STATED HE WAS UNAWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS. ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH ON A HIGHWAY, A WARNING STATEMENT WAS DISPL... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 30, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED AND USE AND GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 (245/40R19 98V) 19 INCH RUNFLAT TIRES HAVE REPEATEDLY (4 TIMES IN LESS THAN 12 MONTHS) DEVELOPED "BUBBLES" OR BLISTERING. A TRUE NIGHTMARE TO DRIVE WORRYING ON NORMAL ROADS ABOUT THIS DEFECT OCCURING FOR NO REASON AT ALL ESPECIALLY WITH A 2-YEA... Read more
TIRES
Sep 24, 2011
Incident date: Sep 2, 2011
THE GOODYEAR 245/40/19 LS2 TIRE ON MY 2011 BMW BLISTERED THEN LOST ALL AIR AFTER HITTING A MINOR POTHOLE AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE AT LOW SPEED AFTER THE LOSS OF AIR. NO SPARE TIRE IS PROVIDED ON THIS VEHICLE. THESE TIRES ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE FROM BMW OR GOODYEAR AND I HAD TO ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 20, 2011
Incident date: Sep 18, 2011
2011 BMW 535XI WITH M SPORT PACKAGE DEVELOPED BUBBLE ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE IS A GOODYEAR LS-2 RUN FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE HAS 1830 MILES ON IT. SERVICE CENTER AGREED TO REPLACE TIRE HOWEVER THEY HAVE BEEN ON NATIONAL BACKORDER SINCE JULY (10 WEEKS BACKORDER). THERE IS NO OTHER ALL SEASON TO... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 8, 2011
Incident date: Sep 8, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE I HAD A BLOWOUT OF MY LEFT FRONT TIRE , GOODYEAR 245/40 R 19 98VXL EAGLE LS2. IT IS A RUN FLAT TIRE. AFTER DRIVING 40 MILES, THE TIRE DISENTEGRATED, AND I NEED A TOW TRUCK TO GET ME OFF THE HIGHWAY. AFTER GETTING A NEW TIRE, LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER AND LESS THAT 2... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW 535XI
12 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
SIM010717
Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
SIB-63-11-14
Oct 1, 2014
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE
SIB-12-13-13
Jun 1, 2013
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW: ENGINE, DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND ENGINE IS COLD, FAILS TO TURN OVER ON FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT AND WILL TURN OVER AT SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPTS. MODEL 2010-2012 F10. *PE
SIB-12-13-13
Jun 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: ENGINE, DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND ENGINE IS COLD, FAILS TO TURN OVER ON FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT AND WILL TURN OVER AT SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPTS. MODEL 2010-2012 F10. *PE
SIB-36-02-11
Aug 1, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE?S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
BMW 535XI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 535XI across all model years (2013, 2014).
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Total Recalls
223
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths