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BMW 535i Gran Turismo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints for the BMW 535i Gran Turismo, covering model years 2010 to 2012. The 2010 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 7 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2010–2012)
  • most complaints: 2010 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 17V067000 (reported Feb 2, 2017)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2010 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 7, or 42.9%. Next come 2011 (2) and 2012 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
BMW 535i Gran Turismo owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2010–2012Column chart of 7 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2010 with 3. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2010: 3 complaints320102011: 2 complaints220112012: 2 complaints22012
BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201030000
201120000
201220000
All model years70000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW 535i Gran Turismo components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (28.6% of all 7), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags228.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System228.6%
Electrical System114.3%
Engine114.3%
Seat Belts114.3%
Seats114.3%
Service Brakes114.3%
Steering114.3%
Tires114.3%
Unknown or Other114.3%
Vehicle Speed Control114.3%
Visibility114.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW 535i Gran Turismo recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 535i Gran Turismo, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2010 to 2012. The 2011 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
BMW 535i Gran Turismo recall campaigns covering each model year
2010: 1 campaign2011: 2 campaigns2012: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V067000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Constant Velocity Joint

    Model year 2011

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

    Consequence:
    If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V176000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2010–2012

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.

    Consequence:
    If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW 535i Gran Turismo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW 535i Gran Turismo have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW 535i Gran Turismo, covering model years 2010 to 2012. The most recent, 17V067000, was reported on February 2, 2017 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2011 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which BMW 535i Gran Turismo model year has the most complaints?

The 2010 model year, with 3 of the 7 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.9%). The next are 2011 (2) and 2012 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 28.6% of all 7. Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Electrical System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW 535i Gran Turismo?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 7 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other BMW models

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
  • BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
  • BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
  • BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
  • BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.