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2014 BMW 535D Engine Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
48%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
55,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine of the 2014 BMW 535D, 48% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I received several safety recall notices from Bmw over the last 2 years, every time I call Bmw, I am told the necessary parts are not available . I have an engine check light on my dashboard most likely caused by EGR cooler malfunction. Really frustrated about not being able to get this issue resolved by Bmw.”

NHTSA complaint #11233940, filed 2019-07, 41,000 miles

“My 2014 certified pre-own Bmw 535D caught on fire while I was driving home from work last week, fortunately a driver next to me alerted me that my car was on fire. I pulled over within 30 seconds, got out and within another 30 seconds my entire car was engulfed in flames.”

NHTSA complaint #11098118, filed 2018-05, 57,000 miles

“On 12/03/2016, my 2014 Bmw 535D abruptly stalled in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. It had spontaneously locked itself into 'park' without warning. The engine would not start, and there was no way to overcome the electronic lock on the transmission and put the transmission into 'neutral' to push the car out of traffic. It had to be towed. Fortunately this happened on a slow moving road. On a fast highway, this event would have posed a mortal hazard. I am concerned about the safety of a vehicle that becomes dysfunctional in that way. …”

NHTSA complaint #10930000, filed 2016-12, 6,600 miles

“Message comes on the console indicating drivetrain fault and about 2 seconds later looses all engine power while driving on a highway. Was able to pull over to the shoulder as the traffic was very limited on the road. Diagnosis by Bmw repair shop is that the high pressure fuel pump has failed.”

NHTSA complaint #11325197, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles

“I owned a 2014 535D with about 54,000 miles. Bmw has issued EGR recall due to risk of fire since oct 2018. As of march 2019, there is no remedy or part replacement. What is the point of recall especially the vehicle is used to carry children. Nthsa needs to do something about this.”

NHTSA complaint #11185076, filed 2019-03, 54,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016444%
2015233%
20142848%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 535D

Fuel system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle 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