BMW 535D recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 73 owner complaints for the BMW 535D (model years 2014–2016). The most reported problem area is engine (34 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (23 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 535D model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 34 | 3 of 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 3 of 3 | |
| Fuel system, diesel | 13 | 3 of 3 | |
| Power train | 8 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 of 3 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2014 | 1,145 |
| 21V907000 | Nov 19, 2021 | Fuel system, diesel | 2014–2016 | 50,404 |
| 21V586000 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump | 2014–2016 | 11,216 |
| 18V755000 | Oct 25, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2014–2016 | 44,368 |
| 16V914000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Air bags | 2016 | 3,506 |
| 15V718000 | Oct 30, 2015 | Child seat | 2016 | 7,162 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.