2011 BMW 535I Exterior Lighting Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2011 BMW 535I
5 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 535I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
The drivers headlight has developed significant condensation on its interior caused by a failed seal which in turn damaged or short-circuited the modules disabling my daytime running light, low beam, high beam, and turn signal
Drivers side headlight has severe condensation and signal light headlights have malfunction.
Driver side headlight has an extreme condensation issue. Especially after it rains or using a car wash. The condensation leaks into the control light module , which makes the turn signal, parking lamp and the adaptive light to all fail.
LIGHTING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DURING 1ST WEEK OF APRIL 2020. IT AFFECTED BATTERY CONSUMPTION, TURN INDICATORS, WINDOW CONTROLS, HEADLIGHT CONTROLS, LOCK/UNLOCK CONFIRMATION... THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED FAULTY FOOTWELL MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT, COST APPROX. $1323+TAX. A WARRANTY EXTENSION DOCUMENT FOUND ON THE INTERNET FOR FOOTWELL MODULE LISTS ALL MODELS EXCEPT MINE. HTTPS://BIMMERSCAN.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/09/B012016-1.PDF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 535I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP. GRAYSON BMW (10671 PARKSIDE DR., KNOXVILLE, TN 37922, (865) 693-4555) DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLAMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $8,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Other 2011 BMW 535I Problem Areas
Engine
36 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
34 complaints
Electrical System
17 complaints
Power Train
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint