2011 BMW 535I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,716miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 BMW 535I, 2% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,716 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.
“Occasionally driver's door cannot be unlocked and opened from inside using regular door latch, thus trapping the driver in vehicle. Door will however unlock if the lock/unlock button on the dash is pressed. This happens about one in every eight to ten times of opening the door.”
NHTSA complaint #11056658, filed 2017-12, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 535I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started making a rattling noise. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle had previously stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the frame bolt was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling).however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,431.”
NHTSA complaint #10628509, filed 2014-08, 24,431 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10188954Feb 1, 2021COLLECTION OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS: BMW intends to perform evaluations and analyses on these side air bags.
- 10166234Sep 1, 2019NOISE FROM FRONT AREA: There is a hissing or wind noise present from the front area of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph.
- 10161576May 1, 2019Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018…
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10149245May 1, 2017?EDGE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT AND REAR DOOR UNDER THE PAINT FINISH. Corrosion of the front door and rear edges is appearing in paint surface near window trim. Material…
- 10149242May 1, 2017"WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF FRONT DOOR IS DISPLACED. ? Noise detected upon closing door ? Damage to one or both window frame trims (front and rear door). CAUSE Front window frame trim…
- 10147022Aug 1, 2016TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic…
- 10147019Aug 1, 2016WIND NOISE FROM KIDNEY GRILL. Wind noises/whistling noises from the front end of the vehicle or from the area of the front windshield. CAUSE Air passing through the gap between…
- 10151011Jan 1, 2016A Groaning Noise is Heard from the Front Door Trim . A groaning noise can be heard from one or both of the front door decorative trim pieces while on rough roads. CAUSE The…
- 10147198Jul 1, 2015Cracking in Rear Differential Mount Bushing. During inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
Body and structure: 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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