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2012 BMW 535I Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
26,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 BMW 535I, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,250 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.

“I check engine light comes on about something with a fuel leak and Bmw says it's something to do with admissions! I would like this to be taken care of please. This is a real issue. The other issue is the electric calipers get stuck and cause a big bang when u pull out of the parking spot when you first leave. Don't happen after that. The mechanic said this was the problem cause everything else looked fine.”

NHTSA complaint #11183886, filed 2019-03, 46,500 miles

“2012 Bmw 535xi. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake system failure. The consumer stated the vehicle sat in his garage for 3-4 weeks during the winter. Apparently, the critical brake components, corroded to the point where Bmw felt replacement was needed, at a cost of $2,000. Bmw refused to cover the repairs under warranty, unless he signed a liability release.”

NHTSA complaint #10532515, filed 2013-07, 6,000 miles

“At a speed of 40-60 MPH when I brake my car shakes really bad. I have taken to advantage Bmw in clear lake, tx twice. The first time they changed the brakes. The second time I had a bubble in my tire and got it replaced along with a balance and alignment. I drive on the hwy. 5 days a week and every time I press on my brake my car shakes. Even after the new tire, balance and alignment it still shakes when I apply my brakes. I feel a hard vibration when braking and a squeaking when backing up. I took my car to the dealership october 2 and 5 months prior to that for the same thing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10780795, filed 2015-10

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201427%
201236%
201133%
201012%
200911%
200823%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 535I

Fuel system
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 535I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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