2011 BMW 535I US Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2011 BMW 535I US, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles.
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.
“I have had several problems. 1. Both head lights became filled with condensation/water. I took it to a Bmw dealership. They performed a Bmw diagnosis. I was told that the most likely case was the cold air. They checked for excess air leaks in both head lights but did not find excess air leaks. (see attached statement) they also replaced a gasket, oil filter housing. The oil filter housing was allowing oil to leak out from the engine 5.8. They performed removal and replacement of the oil filter housing gasket and washed down the engine of the oil residue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210575, filed 2019-05, 74,943 miles“Started engine, check engine light came on. This has happened about 6 times before in the last 2 years. Each time it was related to fuel cap/o2 sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10749602, filed 2015-08, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 535i. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, liquid spilled on the engine computer that was located in the trunk and caused the computer to short circuit. The vehicle decelerated from 70 MPH to 3 MPH almost instantly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the computer was replaced, but the computer was left unprotected. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10462286, filed 2012-06, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 535i. The contact stated that the vehicle idled sporadically when first started. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer five times however, the dealer was unable to correct the problem. The contact stated that engine would rev excessively and attempt to surge forward. The failure would last for approximately 30 seconds. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the failure was a normal operation and would not be repaired. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10476641, filed 2012-09, 5 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211851Mar 1, 2022This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The…
- 10172479Feb 1, 2020LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and…
- 10163029Jun 1, 2019N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after…
- 10163027Jun 1, 2019ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
- 10163026Jun 1, 2019N63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should…
- 10149564Oct 1, 2018N63 AND N63T ENGINE: ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, ENGINE OIL TOP-UPS AND REFILL CAPACITY. Customers with one of the vehicles above may complain that the engine's oil consumption is…
- 10149961Sep 1, 2018?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged V8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify…
- 10149960Sep 1, 2018N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. * B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return…
- 10154818Feb 1, 2018N20 AND N26 ENGINES TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC WASTEGATE ACTUATOR LINKAGE PIN CORROSION This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 14 17 dated February 2018.
- 10154817Feb 1, 2018ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 535I US
18 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 535I US
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.
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