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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBA5B3C50ED539479 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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WBA5B3C50ED•••••• 2014 Bmw 535I

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2014 Bmw 535I build (3 vs 2).

3on this build
28on the model
18builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Tires 1 Wheels 1 Steering 1 Service Brakes 1

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Steering crash Oct 2016
The brakes on my bmw 535xi 2014, were repaired and the bmw shop on a saturday and by tuesday, while turning the brakes and steering wheel locked and failed, causing me to hit another vichicle
Electrical System Jul 2019
The passenger side door will not unlock with the vehicle in park, all other doors do. Even with a double pull it will not open. The only way to open it is using the center dash mounted unlock button. A definite safety hazard if you need to exit the vehicle in an emergency
Tires Apr 2014
Warning on dash board telling flat tire. No sign of any rupture or nail but end up replacing it. A similar incident on august, sept and now in oct.I strongly believe those re defective tires. Replaced four tires in less than a year with replacement cost of $2000 plus. Bmw…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBA5B3C50ED539479 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.