2012 BMW 535I Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2012 BMW 535I, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 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.
“The tire tread separated completely from the inner sidewalls. There was no indication or warning of any issues, low pressure, no control panel warning, pulling etc. I was entering the highway, accelerated normally, the car driving normal. Then suddenly, I heard a loud pulsating vibration sound as if the tire was blown out. I pulled over to find that the tread had separated completely all the way around the inner part of the tire!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11277715, filed 2019-11, 66,534 miles“I have purchase 5 dunlop run flat tires do to side wall damage. Sidewall damage caused me to purchase 3 275/35r19 96y Bmw b dun sp sprt max dsst rf b & 2 245/40r19 94y Bmw b dun sp sprt max dsst rf these tires are very costly they do not perform and could be defected.”
NHTSA complaint #10563634, filed 2014-02, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147136May 1, 2015Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 535I
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
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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