2016 BMW 535I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 58%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 BMW 535I, 58% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall. I have received a notice on 7/31/2017 of a class action lawsuit regarding my vehicle and takata air bags.; however Bmw has not issued a recall to fix the air bag problem. Is Bmw obligated to fix the air bag problem regardless if I join the suit or not?”
NHTSA complaint #11012313, filed 2017-08“Passenger restraint system malfunction, available for inspection. Passenger side air bag will not work if in an accident Problem has been confirmed by dealer Warning lamp appeared approximately 4-5 weeks ago, prior to that no symptoms. Just happened all of a sudden.”
NHTSA complaint #11616563, filed 2024-09Related recalls
- 16V914000Dec 20, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i…Covers: BMW 535I 2016–2017, MINI Cooper 2017, Clubman 2017 +14 more
Related 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…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 58% |
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW 535I
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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