How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 535i have?

The 2010 BMW 535i has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2010 BMW 535i?

The most recent recall was issued on September 11, 2013 and relates to the exterior lighting:tail lights system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2010 BMW 535i?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2010 BMW 535i involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2010 BMW 535i affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2010 BMW 535i.

2010 BMW 535i: Complaints

2010 BMW 535i

This page covers 1 recall, 58 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 BMW 535i.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

20 mpg combined

11.8 L/100km

Midsize Cars

City17 mpg(13.8 L/100km)

Highway26 mpg(9 L/100km)

Combined20 mpg(11.8 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$3,850/yr

Tailpipe CO₂444 g/mi

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.

2010 BMW 535i Owner Complaints

The dominant complaint pattern for the 2010 BMW 535i centers on the fuel system, specifically the high-pressure fuel pump. Owners frequently report the vehicle stalling or losing power without warning, often at highway speeds, with a fuel pump malfunction warning appearing on the instrument panel. Some describe the car entering a drivetrain malfunction mode, with a low fuel pressure fault code pointing to the high-pressure pump as the needed fix. The fuel system, gasoline category draws similar reports, sudden power loss and stalling across a range of speeds, from low-speed city driving to highway travel. Engine complaints are fewer in number and cover broader issues including charging system faults, belt and cooling component failures, and stalls traced to the battery and its sensor system rather than the fuel pump itself. The high-pressure fuel pump failure, with its abrupt loss of propulsion and little to no advance warning, is the clear recurring theme across this complaint set.

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

Fire-Related

With Injuries

By System

fuel/propulsion system
17
fuel system, gasoline
12
engine
5
electrical system

2010 BMW 535i Recalls

1 Recall

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NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

September 11, 2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

At a glance

What can fail

Electrical contact points in taillights can develop increased resistance over time, damaging the connector ground terminal and housing. This causes rear lights (tail, brake, turn-signal, or reverse) to flicker or stop working.

What the fix does

Dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers at no cost to you.

134,100 vehicles affected

NHTSA Campaign #13V407000 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.