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BMW 535I 2011 Power Train Problems

17 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2011 BMW 535I - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V067000Reported February 2, 2017 - 8,752 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 8,752 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine41Fuel and Propulsion System35Electrical System17Unknown 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 November 1, 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.