2015 BMW 535iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 535i, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2015 BMW 535i has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2015 BMW 535i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2015 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2015 BMW 535i safety ratings
2015 BMW 535 I 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW 535i, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 535i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine overheated. The engine temperature gauge was between 250 and 300 degrees. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the message “Engine Coolant Level Low" and "Top off Soon as Possible - See Owner’s Manual” were displayed. Additionally, the message “Possible Engine Damages - Attention…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535I. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local independent…
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