repaired · 2015 Q1
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 BMW 535iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW 535i, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-407 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW 535i has problems
58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel system, gasoline
11Engine
7Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags
5Engine and engine cooling
3Seat belts
2Power train
2Exterior lighting
1212 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 BMW 535i 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.
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
2010 vs. every other 535i 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 535i median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 535i owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was told by BMW that the high pressure fuel pump for these vehicles are under warranty for 100,000 miles or 10 years. I just purchased the vehicle to not only drive from new jersey to New York and shut down. Since then it caused an accident and the used dealer is just ignoring everything. I was…
SEVERAL TIMES I WAS PLACED IN PERIL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED THEN THE CAR STALLS ON US HIGHWAY 95. THERE WERE ALSO TIMES WHEN THE CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 35MPH. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I HAVE NO REAL CONTROL TO STEER THE WHEEL, NO PRIOR WARNING OR ISSUES WITH THE CAR TO INDICATE…
WHEN STARING UP, EXTENDED CRANK/SLOW STARTUP. CONTACTED BMW 'FUEL PUMP ISSUE'. NOT COVERED ON CURRENT RECALLS BECAUSE OF YEAR OF CAR. ALL OTHER 5 SERIES HAVE AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM
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