MYRModel Year Report

2011 BMW 535I US

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2011 BMW 535I US
RENDERED 2026-10-31T21:37:37.660Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
36
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Tires

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

2011: 36 complaints 2011 36
2011: 36 complaints 2011 36
2011: 36 complaints 2011 36

2011: 36 complaints

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YearComplaints
201136

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

50% · 18 reports
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Air bubbles in the side of 3 tires put out goodyear 2011 535I I only have 17000 miles on the car I had to purchase 3 new tires and was told if I hit a pot hole it will have to replace the tires again after spending over $1500 on tires for the BMW.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-25

Goodyear eagle LS2 tire developed bubble after less than 2000 miles. Tire is on national backorder and is the only tire approved for this car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-13

Air bubbles on goodyear ecellence (Made in germany) run flat tire 245/40R19 94Y installed on BMW 535I . These are the code on the tire: DOT NE66 JF1R 3710 / B350057 / GG257SHMPVM / D18R E13 029524-s E13.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-27

Engine

17% · 6 reports
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There are wires on the engine that are cracking and was told by the BMW dealer that this can cause a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Wheels

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing rim.

Power train

8% · 3 reports
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My BMW has about 75K miles on it. I was driving it one day after work and all of a sudden the car stalled on the highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-08

Car shows error of drivetrain malfunction and the car starts to shake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Upon acceleration from a standstill, there is a 1 second delay from when the accelerator is pressed to when the car actually moves forward. The hesitation is present when moving, but not nearly as pronounced as from a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-10

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Electrical system

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing traction battery.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 BMW 535I US — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2011 BMW 535I US reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 535I US?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 535I US have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.