MYRModel Year Report

2016 BMW 535I

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2016 BMW 535I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:24.438Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 2008: 74 complaints 2009: 71 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 112 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 12 complaints 2016 12 2017: 0 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 2008: 74 complaints 2008 2009: 71 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 112 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 39 complaints 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 12 complaints 2016 12 2017: 0 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 2008: 74 complaints 2008 2009: 71 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 112 complaints 2011 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 12 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2016: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19861
19870
19881
19896
19902
19915
19923
19930
19942
19950
200874
200971
201058
2011112
201254
201339
201430
201523
201612
20170

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

7 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

The passenger air bag signal flashes on and off even when someone is seating on the passenger seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-06

Air Bag warning light stays on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-02

My car is showing a warning sign passenger restraint malfunction

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-29

Seat belts

2 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts.

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1 .Panoramic sunroof curtain has been repaired twice at the dealer and now it broke for the third time 2. the controls to the panoramic sunroof do not work at all 3.Passenger restrain system…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-10

Visibility/wiper

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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The head unit or the car stopped working. As a result, rear view camera, all warning systems or the car including warnings for low tire pressure, warnings for distance from objects in front, side and rear all stopped working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-01

Tires

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

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Tires are coming apart and unserviceable at 19000 miles of normal driving conditions. The tire shop tells me they are clearly defective

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-16

Forward collision avoidance

1 of 12 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2015-12-28Child seat, seats15V718000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  2. R
    2017-02-10Air bags16V914000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  3. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2016 BMW 535I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V718000 · Child seat, seats
  • Recall 16V914000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2016 BMW 535I 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 2016 BMW 535I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 535I have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.