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BMW 535I 2011 Engine Problems

41 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2011 BMW 535I - 37% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V176000Reported April 10, 2014 - 156,137 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 156,137 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System35Electrical System17Power Train17Unknown Or Other8Wheels7Vehicle Speed Control6
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.