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BMW 535I 2011 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

35 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2011 BMW 535I - 31% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V746000Reported October 17, 2016 - 136,188 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 136,188 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine41Electrical System17Power Train17Unknown Or Other8Wheels7Vehicle Speed Control6
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.