2011 BMW 535I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 BMW 535I, 5% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was driving on the highway and vehicle sent an overheating message and instantly the power to the motor was cut off causing the vehicle to rapidly slow down with no brake signal so the rear car almost rear ended the vehicle due to the signal cutting power to the engine during the overheat message, once I was able to pull over and stop it was fine? I checked the coolant after I got home and it was at the level required, after I was able to the read the codes it showed waterpump ? …”
NHTSA complaint #11331741, filed 2020-06, 5,600 miles“This recall has my powertrans not preforming as it should. I brought the car in 2017 and this recall was never done. I turn my car in to the dealership and since then I have been taking my car frequently to mechanics for powertrans problems. When I take it to the dealership they tell me they don't see a fault for the powertrans it as soon as I leave the fault returns. I paid money for numerous diagnostics for this problem and I still have the same issue. This problem occurs after reaching speeds over 65 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11308133, filed 2020-02, 70,000 miles“I was driving about 40 MPH and my car just died on the street and chassis stabilization light came on.. Had to restart car 7-8 times to be able to move inside parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10614653, filed 2014-07, 69,000 miles“Acceleration delay from a stationary position due to turbo lag. Vehicle demonstrates severe throttle lag response. It is a safety issue when you are required to call on quick response to driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10995156, filed 2017-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owned a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated into oncoming traffic. The contact's vehicle was crashed into by two oncoming vehicles. No warning light. The contact was taken to the local medical center, where the contact received multiple X-rays. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721737, filed 2026-03, 143,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151333May 1, 2016"""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision…
Vehicle speed control: 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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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