2016 Bmw 535i Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Bmw 535i.
Worst 2016 Bmw 535i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
SEAT BELTS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Bmw 535i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Bmw 535i
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~17,830 vehicles.
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 xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
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. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Other Bmw 535i Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw 535i reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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