How do I know if my Bmw 535i has a recall?

To know if your Bmw 535i has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Bmw 535i VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Bmw 535i has an open recall?

If your Bmw 535i is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Bmw 535i does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Bmw 535i are taken care of by Bmw at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Bmw 535i

21 Recalls

NHTSA 24V-527

Driver's Air Bag Inflator Explodes Spreading Sharp Metal Fragments In Cabin During Accident

1,145 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW 320i and 36 others

NHTSA 23V-707

Camshaft Timing Adjustment Bolts Loosen And Break Causing Engine Stall

157,796 Potential Units Affected

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 BMW 535i xDrive, 2010 BMW 328i and 44 others

NHTSA 22V-119

PCV Valve Heater May Short Circuit

917,106 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 BMW 535i xDrive, 2010 BMW 328i and 81 others

NHTSA 15V-188

Rear Reflectors Do Not Reflect Enough Light

13,443 Potential Units Affected

The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 BMW 528i, 2014 BMW 535i and 8 others

NHTSA 17V-067

Rear Driveshaft Constant Velocity Joint Breaks

8,752 Potential Units Affected

If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 BMW 535i, 2011 BMW Z4 and 8 others

NHTSA 16V-914

Seat Mounted Air Bags Do Not Deploy When Needed In An Accident

3,506 Potential Units Affected

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 BMW M5, 2016 BMW 528i and 27 others

NHTSA 16V-832

Air Bags And Restraint Systems Do Not Operate Properly In An Accident

91 Potential Units Affected

Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 BMW 528i, 2011 BMW 535i and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your Bmw 535i is affected by a new safety recall, Bmw will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Bmw 535i has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Bmw 535i for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Bmw 535i is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Bmw 535i for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Bmw 535i for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Bmw 535i will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Bmw 535i by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Bmw 535i that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Bmw 535i, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Bmw 535i VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

BMW 535i Recalls

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There are 21 recalls that may affect your BMW 535i.

Check your BMW 535i for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a BMW dealership near you.