2011 BMW 535i
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 BMW 535i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.
2011 BMW 535i at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2011 BMW 535i recalls 4
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 br…
Fix: 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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine i…
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i …
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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, …
Fix: 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 a…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2011 BMW 535i common problems
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2011 BMW 535i safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2011 BMW 535 I 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2011 BMW 535i MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2011 BMW 535i worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 BMW 535i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2011 BMW 535i trims & engines on record
2011 BMW 535i vehicles on record
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2011 BMW 535i — frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 BMW 535i have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 BMW 535i. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 535i?
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.
What is the 2011 BMW 535i safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2011 BMW 535i an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).
What gas mileage does the 2011 BMW 535i get?
The 2011 BMW 535i has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
How much is a 2011 BMW 535i worth?
Comparable 2011 BMW 535i listings run roughly $11,495–$15,997, typically around $13,586 (from 14 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.