Model year guide

2017 BMW 535i

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 BMW 535i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2017 BMW 535i — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 BMW 535i at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined21–22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 BMW 535i recalls 1

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #16V914000 · 20/12/2016

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 Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i x…

Fix: 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.

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.

2017 BMW 535i MPG & running costs

Combined21–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,825
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume112 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,125 more

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.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 BMW 535i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,125
Fuel only$19,125
Per mile$0.26

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.

2017 BMW 535i trims & engines on record

Trims
xDrive GT
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 300 hp

2017 BMW 535i vehicles on record

2017 BMW 535i 2017 BMW 535i xDrive GTWBA5M4C31HD187208

Other BMW 535i model years

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

2017 BMW 535i — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 BMW 535i have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 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 gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 535i get?

The 2017 BMW 535i has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.