2010 BMW 535I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 BMW 535I, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,100 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2010 Bmw 535I. The contact stated that the front passenger's side fog light would not illuminate and the housing for the light had become melted. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but the defect was not remedied. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not recalled. The failure mileage was 50,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10553087, filed 2013-11, 50,100 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 535I. The contact stated that the brake lights and rear turn signals failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the wires for the brakes lights and rear turn signals burned out. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10497897, filed 2013-02Related recalls
- 13V407000Sep 11, 2013BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over…Covers: BMW 535I 2008–2010, 550I 2008–2010, 528I 2008–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10136355Mar 1, 2018HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 535I
34 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology