2010 BMW 535I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 BMW 535I, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,299 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.
“Brand new Bmw 535I with less than 4000 miles. Engine malfunction without warning in middle of busy traffic. All power, steering, everything went dead without warning. I was lucky enough to barely get to middle lane to avoid accident. Updated 6/21/10 the dealer identified the problem as an acute failure of the high pressure fuel pump. Updated 06/24/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10335904, filed 2010-06, 3,900 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 535I. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the battery discharging message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belts, battery, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) system, bolts, hose and engine cooling system needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337163, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 535I. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, it had to be taken to the dealership at least once a month. The vehicle lost power intermittently. The dealer rebooted the computer and reprogrammed faulty codes at least six times. The vehicle also would not start at times. The contact refused to drive the vehicle and it was parked at his home at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 2,299. The current mileage was approximately 14,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10324095, filed 2010-04, 2,299 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10199287May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10198894May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10181214Sep 1, 2020Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10040845Mar 1, 2015Bmw: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. *rm updated…
- 10147598Jan 1, 2015"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs…
- 10148087Jul 1, 2014External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the…
- 10053326Feb 1, 2014Bmw: different fault codes stored for the n51, n52k, n52t, and n55 engines in the dme related to vanos and camshaft position. *kb updated 11/1/13. *pe updated 05/05/2014
- 10052615Jun 1, 2013Bmw: on certain vehicles, an emissions warranty has been extended to 8 years/82,00 miles on engine turbocharger wastegate. Models 2008-2010 e60, e61, e71, e82, e88, and 2009-2010…
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 83% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 535I
34 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 535I
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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