BMW 535I engine problems by year
128 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 8 535I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 37 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 535I | 2 | 9% | — | |
| 2014 535I | 10 | 33% | — | |
| 2013 535I | 9 | 24% | — | |
| 2012 535I | 11 | 20% | — | |
| 2011 535I | 37 | 33% | 88,000 mi | |
| 2010 535I | 11 | 19% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2009 535I | 21 | 30% | 80,325 mi | |
| 2008 535I | 27 | 36% | 88,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.