Bmw 535I — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2011 Bmw 535I
156 complaints (264% of segment average)
Main issue: CPSC:I1320310A. 2011 BMW 535I. CONSUMER STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. *LN THE FIRST TIME THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM, THE PROBLEM WAS MINOR AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT. THE SECOND TIME, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, THE DEALER
2012 Bmw 535I
86 complaints (146% of segment average)
Main issue: VEHICLE HAS ISSUES IN LINE WITH THE RECALL THAT HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR SOME VIN NUMBERS UNDER RECALL NUMBER #16V746000. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SHAKING UNDER ACCELERATION, SPUTTERING, FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND, MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ITEMS NOTED UNDER THE RECALL