AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2011 BMW 535I

NHTSA data on file today

The 2011 BMW 535I has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 112 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Engine 37 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 34 complaints
  • Electrical System 17 complaints
  • Power Train 17 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 8 complaints
  • Wheels 7 complaints

Of the 112 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 112 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2011 BMW 535I

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