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2015 BMW 535dProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 535d, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-907 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 BMW 535d has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Fuel system, diesel20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 BMW 535d recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

91%repaired · 2023 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-586 · Jul 29, 2021 · 11,216 vehicles · 10,219 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q3

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 18V-755 · Oct 25, 2018 · 44,368 vehicles · 37,268 repaired

Risk. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other 535d year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 535d median. How we score

'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 BMW 535d safety ratings

2015 BMW 535D 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW 535d, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
In owners' words

What 535d owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2015 BMW 535d, VIN number: [XXX] is failing post catalytic 02 sensors. I replaced both of the post-catalytic 02 sensors after 1,040 miles and failed again last week on August 3, 2022. I believe the root cause may be related to the NHTSA Recall Number 21V907. BMW North America has not provided a…
Complaint 11478824 · Aug 11, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 535D. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
Complaint 11164490 · Jan 2, 2019

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