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BMW 535D problems by year

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the BMW 535D since 2014, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 58 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2014
Owner complaints
73
Recalls
6
Worst year
2014
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2014-2016

BMW 535D years to avoid

More than twice the 535D's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best BMW 535D years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 535D complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201420152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 535D problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    37
  • Engine
    36
  • Transmission
    8
  • Electrical
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Tires
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Most reported problems on the BMW 535D

Fuel pump 21Stalling 18

BMW 535D problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-9Engine50
2015-6Fuel system30
2014-58Engine76,00040Avoid

Recalls 6

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BMW 535D warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

BMW 535D in the news

Questions about the BMW 535D

What years of the BMW 535D should you avoid?

2014. It has more than twice the BMW 535D's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 58, mostly about engine and fuel system.

What is the best year for a used BMW 535D?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 535D?

Fuel system, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by engine (36) and transmission (8).

How many recalls does the BMW 535D have?

6 recalls between 2014 and 2016. The 2016 model year has the most, with 5.

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