2010 Bmw 535xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Engine (3) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-02-07 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · 125,000 mi“the passenger airbag occupancy sensor failed, meaning the supplemental restraint system does not know if someone is sitting the in passenger seat. apparently, this was a recall issue for 2006 bmws, but the manufacturer fails to take responsibility for newer ones like those in 2010. a quick google search will show this is a very common problem.…”
2017-11-06 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi · 🔥 fire“blower motor shorted and caused widespread electrical problems affecting headlights and their control. a large amount of smoke blew out of the vents as well. the vehicle was being moved from the garage to the parking lot at a 3rd party service provider.…”
2017-05-15 · Unknown Or Other · 83,000 mi · 🔥 fire“2010 bmw 535xi, caught fire in engine compartment resulting in total loss of vehicle. vehicle has only been maintained at bmw dealership, and current on all inspections, repairs, and maintenance. fire occurred in duncan doughnuts drive through, slight smell of smoke while at drive through line. while receiving food at window less than a minute o…”
2017-01-29 · Steering · 1 mi“my wife was driving bmw 535 xi 2010 model and vin number is [xxx] on highway suddenly "battery malfunction" showed; she want to takes car on shoulder but steering stopped working. finally she was able to stop the car in one of repair shop. repair shop told the belt tied with steering was jammed and in broken condition. it was life threat…”
2017-01-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 51,400 mi“while traveling in the midst of traffic on busy roadway the fuel pump stopped operating(on-board computer display). i received a message indicating the vehicle would continue to operate but should be checked. i managed to steer the vehicle from the main roadway before the power steering ceased to operate. this is the third incident in which the fu…”
2016-12-29 · Power Train · 51,110 mi“two times in the past five days my 2010 bmw 535xi has shut down. each time it has malfunctioned(12/24/16 and 12/29/16), the automatic downshift activated). once while traveling up a hill at approximately 35 miles per hour and once while traveling in excess of 55 miles per hour on a very busy highway. i was not able to restart the vehicle and had t…”
2016-08-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline“2010 bmw 535 xi. consumer writes in regards to vehicle manufacturer agreement to cover cost of spark plugs replacement under extended warranty but denies coverage for faulty low pressure fuel sensor. *smd…”
2015-12-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 51,166 mi“fuel injectors failed at 51000 miles casuing loss of engine power randomly without warning extremely dangerous while on the highway. technician states i need all six injectors replaced.…”
2015-11-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi“since i bought the car i had these problems.…”
2014-10-03 · Engine · 67,000 mi“had 3 ignition coils replaced at 49000 miles. was causing rough idle. had 3 more ignition coils replaced at 67000 miles. was causing rough idle. had fuel injector replaced in cylinder 3. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.