2014 BMW 535D Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 BMW 535D, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“I was driving on the highway at around 65-70mph when all of a sudden my sunroof exploded into the vehicle all over me. I swerved as a result of the shock but thankfully was able to regain control of the vehicle before hitting anyone. I was thankfully in the vehicle alone and suffered cuts to my face and scalp. There was no evidence of any cracks on the sunroof and there was no foreign body impact noted. Glass flew into the vehicle as well as gouging the roof and and trunk of the vehicle with glass shards.”
NHTSA complaint #11413200, filed 2021-04, 76,000 miles“The driver's door lock cannot be opened manually due a known problem with the electrical door actuator failure. This is a design flaw in a critical component where the driver should be able to open the door in case of an electrical failure or in an emergency when its critical that the driver is able to manually open the door even if there is an electrical failure, battery dies, the car is involved in an accident or the car falls into a body of water - in any of these cases the driver should be able to unlock and open the door manually. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175900, filed 2019-02, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10188954Feb 1, 2021COLLECTION OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS: BMW intends to perform evaluations and analyses on these side air bags.
- 10166234Sep 1, 2019NOISE FROM FRONT AREA: There is a hissing or wind noise present from the front area of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph.
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10149245May 1, 2017?EDGE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT AND REAR DOOR UNDER THE PAINT FINISH. Corrosion of the front door and rear edges is appearing in paint surface near window trim. Material…
- 10149242May 1, 2017"WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF FRONT DOOR IS DISPLACED. ? Noise detected upon closing door ? Damage to one or both window frame trims (front and rear door). CAUSE Front window frame trim…
- 10147022Aug 1, 2016TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic…
- 10147019Aug 1, 2016WIND NOISE FROM KIDNEY GRILL. Wind noises/whistling noises from the front end of the vehicle or from the area of the front windshield. CAUSE Air passing through the gap between…
- 10151178Mar 1, 2016Automatic Trunk Does Not Open Fully. Automatic trunk does not open fully on first attempt when using any opening options. During the first unlock attempt, whether using: the…
- 10151011Jan 1, 2016A Groaning Noise is Heard from the Front Door Trim . A groaning noise can be heard from one or both of the front door decorative trim pieces while on rough roads. CAUSE The…
- 10147777Oct 1, 2015This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B62 03 15 dated April 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 535D
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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