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2014 BMW 535D Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
105,211miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 BMW 535D, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,211 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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, filed 2023-10, 105,211 miles

“2014 Bmw 535D. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 18v-755. The consumer stated the part necessary to repair the vehicle was unavailable. At the end of january, the consumer noticed an abnormal noise and reduction of power. The vehicle stalled in high speed traffic. The consumer waited 30 minutes before being rescued from the traffic by police. The dealer charged the consumer for the repair. The manufacturer was notified but, did not offer any assistance.”

NHTSA complaint #11286233, filed 2019-12

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Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201423%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 535D

Fuel system
29 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 535D

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology