2011 BMW 535I US Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,712miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 BMW 535I US, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,712 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 535I US. While driving over 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to bring the speed down to 30 MPH, but the shaking became aggressive. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the shaking continued. The contact also mentioned that he heard a clicking noise coming from the wheels, but could not determine if it was the front or rear wheels. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015366, filed 2017-08, 94,712 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10184575Nov 1, 2020TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10179812Aug 1, 2020CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking…
- 10138392Apr 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- 10151411Aug 1, 2015"The ""Variable Damper Control"" (VDC) valves for the spring strut shock absorber on the left front axle may fail, causing the Check Control message: ""Chassis function…
- 10147715Jun 1, 2015Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 535I US
18 complaintsEngine
6 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 535I US
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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