2016 BMW 535I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW 535I
The 2016 BMW 535I has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, CHILD SEAT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (7 complaints), Seat Belts (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW 535I
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 BMW 535I, potentially affecting up to 17,830 vehicles.
Recall 16V914000 — AIR BAGS
| 3,506 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW 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, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 15V718000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 7,162 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As...
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 15V718000 — CHILD SEAT
| 7,162 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As...
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW 535I
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 535I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was left overnight in a hotel parking lot. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump, plug connector, and head gasket had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
1 .Panoramic sunroof curtain has been repaired twice at the dealer and now it broke for the third time 2. the controls to the panoramic sunroof do not work at all 3.Passenger restrain system malfunction
1 .Panoramic sunroof curtain has been repaired twice at the dealer and now it broke for the third time 2. the controls to the panoramic sunroof do not work at all 3.Passenger restrain system malfunction
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW 535I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW 535I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW 535I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW 535I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B661017 — STEERING
BUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on uneven road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration system
B370115 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Service Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring is not airtight, the vehicle will lean on one side.
B160715 — EQUIPMENT
SI B16 07 15 February 2016 Fuel Supply Systems Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 07 15 dated January 2016. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Fuel Tank Non-Return Valve Faults with SES Light. Check Engine Light is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the...
B650915 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW 535I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 535I
- 2011 BMW 535I — 153 complaints
- 2012 BMW 535I — 86 complaints
- 2013 BMW 535I — 59 complaints
- 2014 BMW 535I — 44 complaints
- 2015 BMW 535I — 36 complaints
- 2016 BMW 535I (current)
- 2017 BMW 535I — 0 complaints