2010 BMW 535I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 BMW 535I, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 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 car lunges/jerks at random times during startup. It does this whether the car is cold, hot and at random times during the day or evening. The vehicle is stationary when this occurs. Engine mounts have been replaced and transmission mount if in good working order. The dealer cannot identity the problem. At times the jerk is barely noticeable but other times the jerk is harsh and I fear the the car will move forward while parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11246211, filed 2019-08, 93,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10142929Jan 1, 2018CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds…
- 10148034Sep 1, 2014"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge *…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
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