2014 BMW 535D engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V755000Oct 25, 201844,368 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

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

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 17, 2025CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Hello, I have a 2014 BMW 535D, with only 46k miles. On September 14, 2025, my family experienced an unexpected and horrific incident that could have resulted with tragic consequences. This is not acceptable. While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 MPH, our vehicle completely malfunctioned in the fast lane and came to an abrupt stop. The thought of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and crashing into us and potentially causing an explosion would have been…

   NHTSA complaint #11687764 · source
2. Filed Jul 18, 2024260,191 miCAFireTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d Sedan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact observed hear emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the temperature gauge remained hot (H). The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the contact stated that she observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment and she exited the vehicle. A passerby stopped, opened the hood of the vehicle, and used the extinguisher where…

   NHTSA complaint #11603150 · source
3. Filed Oct 19, 2023105,211 miWAEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "200 Mile No Start" light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a software error in the DDE/ECM which a required reprogramming the ECM. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.…

   NHTSA complaint #11550915 · source
4. Filed Sep 25, 2023PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   BOSCH CP4 HPFP failed and released metal shavings throughout all fuel lines, injectors and gas tank. BMW had a recall for 12K vehicles but mine was not on the recall list and BMW cannot explain why given that my fuel pump exploded like so many other BOSCH CP4 pumps. I am not in at least 7K in repairs to replace all the fuel lines, pumps and injectors that the faulty part ruined. I believe BMW knew that these pumps were bad and did not notify all owners that had them in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11546427 · source
5. Filed Jun 6, 2023CAEngineOther / Unknown

   My car has a coolant leak coming from the plastic pipe underneath the manifold. The BMW dealership said this is a common issue with the bmw. You should definitely do a recall on this issue. It costs $1585 to fox a $30 defective part on these cars.

   NHTSA complaint #11525699 · source
6. Filed May 28, 2023GAEngine

   This BMW was sold to with a faulty condition with a faulty engine. No lights ever came on . Although there was a bad engine.

   NHTSA complaint #11524182 · source
7. Filed Apr 26, 2023TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   On/around 4/24/2023, I was driving home at approximately 35mph when I heard a loud noise under the car as if I had run over something. I was able to safely pull into a parking lot and immediately shut off the engine. The vehicle was hard to steer but I managed to do it. There were no warning lamps or messages and the control center said "all systems are okay" I looked under the car and saw a significant amount of oil coming from underneath the car. I opened the hood and saw…

   NHTSA complaint #11519153 · source
8. Filed Dec 28, 202290,000 miNJEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact stated while driving out his driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the SCR active reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 90,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11499212 · source
9. Filed Aug 20, 2022CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   there is an active recall on my current vehicle. i am in california and i cannot reregister until it is completed. recall states may cause fire. dealer states "no remedy available". so now i have a 5000lb paperweight in my driveway.

   NHTSA complaint #11480368 · source
10. Filed Aug 10, 2022NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Fuel injectors not working check engine lights on. Car has 50,000 miles throwing fault 24BB00, recall for models a year after this one, with an extended warranty. The problem has been confirmed by two dealers and a garage. The car is presently at a BMW repair shop awaiting repair. why not this one?

    NHTSA complaint #11478631 · source
11. Filed Jul 11, 2022MIEngine

    My car is experiencing stalling and stuttering issues due to the failed EGR Cooler that's in recall. This part was replaced by BMW 2 years ago with a different recall with the same part. It's unsafe. Sometimes, my car stalls or stutters while driving which poses a huge risk (especially when turning out onto a street where there's traffic coming towards me). This has happened numerous times. I get a notification "Drivetrain Malfunction" when the car's computer detects there…

    NHTSA complaint #11473377 · source
12. Filed Feb 23, 2022TNEngine

    Turbo failure Car lost power on busy highway and defaulted to 15mph. Atlanta BMW evaluated problem and said it would be one week and over $8000 in parts and labor. No warning, all maintained up to date just sudden failure

    NHTSA complaint #11453557 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology