2011 BMW 535I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2011 BMW 535I, 1% of the 112 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Flame erupted out the top of Passenger seat, sitting cushion. Moms butted blistered, used personal health insurance for medical care. I do have pics in other phone. I will resubmit claim”
NHTSA complaint #11429338, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10145298Jun 1, 2018MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
- 10146680Aug 1, 2017BACKREST NOISES WHEN UNDER LOAD. Pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. Friction between top right rivet holding…
- 10147878Dec 1, 2015Front Seat Base Makes Noise. A noise may be heard from the left or right front seat base when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The riveting of the seat control bracket to the metal…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 535I
37 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 535I
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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