BMW 535D Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 73 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the BMW 535D (2014–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 58. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (37 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 535D model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Fuel system37 39%
• Engine34 36%
• Transmission and drivetrain8 8.4%
• Other or unknown6 6.3%
• Electrical system4 4.2%
• Body and structure3 3.2%
• Engine cooling2 2.1%
• Vehicle speed control1 1.1%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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