2011 BMW 535I US Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,404miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 BMW 535I US, 11% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,404 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 a 2011 Bmw 535i with run flat tires. After hitting a small pot hole I noticed bubbles on the outside of both front tires. There was also a small slash in the right front tire. I took my car to Bmw today and at first was told that that this is a normal occurence if you hit a pothole. I told them that never in the history of driving had I ever experienced a tire being damaged in this way due to a small pot hole. I am now waiting to see what their response to this problem will be. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442084, filed 2012-01“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 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 535i. The contact stated that the tires exhibited bubbles due to the rims. The contact had to replace all four tires because of the rims causing failures. The dealer advised that the rims were bent, but advised that the failure was caused by the design of the tire not the curve of the rims. The failure mileage was 10,377 updated 10/13/11 the consumer stated the first tire failure occurred in feb 2011. The second tire failure occurred in june 2011. The consumer stated a total of seven tires were replaced within a 12 month period. Updated 12/12/11”
NHTSA complaint #10425410, filed 2011-09, 10,377 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239605Jun 1, 2023The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving. The following DSC fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718…
- 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…
- 10178996Jul 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must…
- 10174009Apr 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from…
- 10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- 10147241Sep 1, 2015Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE…
- 10147136May 1, 2015Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen…
- 10147079Feb 1, 2015SUBJECT Wheel Speed Sensor Faults Cannot Be Cleared. The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving. The following DSC fault codes for the wheel speed…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 535I US
18 complaintsEngine
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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