BMW 535D problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW 535D (2014–2016). The 2014 535D has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
54
Recalls
6
Model years
3
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

4220145201572016
NHTSA complaints per BMW 535D model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst BMW 535D years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 BMW 535D — 42 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (5 complaints).

Every BMW 535D model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 535D70105Engine
2015 535D50003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2014 535D420214Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common BMW 535D problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    31 complaints
  • Engine
    26 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW 535D received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 535D recalls

  • Recall 24V527000Jul 11, 20241,145 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 21V907000Nov 19, 202150,404 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V586000Jul 29, 202111,216 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V755000Oct 25, 201844,368 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V914000Dec 20, 20163,506 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V718000Oct 30, 20157,162 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology