NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 BMW 535I Gran Turismo Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 BMW 535I Gran Turismo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 BMW 535I Gran Turismo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 BMW 535I Gran Turismo owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 535I Gran Turismo, describing incidents dated June 24, 2016 to November 5, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10927084 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, TIRE BURST. REPLACED THE TIRE AND RIM.
ODI #10888788 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF SHADE FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN OPENED. THE SHADE HUNG DOWN AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Rear CV Joints may Fail
NHTSA #17V067000 · Power Train — Driveline — Constant Velocity Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported February 2, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 8,752 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 21, 2017 · Vehicles built March 7, 2011 – April 29, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Safety consequence
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Camshaft Housing Bolts May Loosen causing Stall
NHTSA #14V176000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported April 10, 2014 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 156,137 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 24, 2014 · Vehicles built September 1, 2009 – November 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Safety consequence
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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