2011 BMW 535XI: problems, recalls and reliability

“Malfunction or failure of thermostat and water pump, resulted in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. Indicating a critical overheating condition and my car stopped in the middle of the road and I almost got in a rear end crash. I had to be towed to a shop and they replaced the failed components resulting in a $2,200 bill.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2017

“I was driving my bmw 535 xi on interstate highway. All of a sudden cars gave a message of "drivetrain malfunction: contact your service centre". After that car's power reduced. After that whenever I apply brake, the car ignition stopped and car puts itself in neutral. I had to start the car around 8 times to reach home safely. After that I towed the car to nearby bmw service. Bmw dealership told me that my car's high pressure fuel pump is not working. This is traumatic experience as I was on interstate and sudden stalling on interstate could have been fatal for me as well as my passenger.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2017

“While driving drive train light comes on, made appointment and was informed that the left cv joint boot was torn and leaking. Had it fixed on october 2016, paid over $1700. In september 2017 drive train light comes on again, was informed that the left and the right cv joint boots were torn/leaking had it repaired and this time it cost $4094. Noticed that there was a recall for the rear cv joint and want to know if the front should be included in the recall.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2017

“My 2 year-old son's leg was fractured when the driver's side power seat malfunctioned while adjusting the seat. The seat went back into the farthest position without stopping fracturing my son's left leg who was in a forward facing car seat in back. The vehicle was parked at the time of the incident. The power seat has an excessive amount of force/power and it should be reduced. A safety sensor to detect resistance should be equipped in the vehicle to prevent this from happening in the future. This could cause a fracture even if the seat hadn't malfunctioned and parents should be made aware of the danger.”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2016

“The memory power seat in my car malfunctioned and went back without stopping causing a fracture to my 2 1/2 year old son's leg who was sitting in the car seat directly behind me. The vehicle was parked at the time of the incident. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535xi. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The dealer diagnosed that the intake fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2016

“I purchased a 2011 bmw in september 2014. I have had 4 good year run flat tires with bubbles. I replaced two and when the next two formed bubbles I decided to replace them with another brand. I had firestone give me the last two bubble tires so I would have evidence of the failure. The cost to me at this time is $ 1837.65”Owner report · Wheels · Apr 2015