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2014 BMW 535D Fuel system Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
50%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 BMW 535D, 50% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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

“The car's engineer light came on, so it was sent to the dealership for repair. The indicated repair item was a control sensor. I picked up the car after repair in the morning of 11/7. The car was driving fine. Around lunch time the same day, just as I was getting on the highway, the engine started to sputter violently. Luckily, I was still on the right lane. I quickly turned towards the shoulder before the car died completely. All of this happened within less than a minute. The car can not be put to neutral to be moved. …”

NHTSA complaint #11151076, filed 2018-11, 45,638 miles

“I hit a piece of truck tire debris on I-495n in marlboro ma at night and I was unable to stop and inspect for damage due to heavy traffic. All seemed ok. 15 minutes later in chelmsford ma, the car gave drivetrain malfunction, reduced power, drive gently message and continued to lose power and slow down. I pulled over safely to the breakdown lane and then the engine stopped and could not be restarted again. Tire debris from earlier ruptured part of the fuel system and caused the car to dump diesel fuel on the highway and the engine eventually stopped due to running out of fuel. …”

NHTSA complaint #10788493, filed 2015-11, 58,500 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

“The fuel delivery system in my car failed at 70mph on a crowded highway on 8/24/2017. The dashboard engine light went on. The car coasted to a stop in a dangerous location. There was no way for the car to be put into neutral so that it could be pushed to a safe location. Someone is going to get killed in one of these cars if Bmw isn't made to fix the problem”

NHTSA complaint #11019802, filed 2017-08, 51,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016444%
2015467%
20142950%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 535D

Engine
28 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 29, 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