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WBAFR7C53BC••••••2011 Bmw 535I US
This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 535I US build (8 vs 2).
8on this build
30on the model
15builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedTires 2Engine 2Wheels 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2021
Car failed to start due fuel pump wires malfunction
EnginefireSep 2020
Vehicle was parked at my work and the engine caught fire in the parking lot. Bmw of san antonio says oil leaked from the valve cover to the exhaust manifold. Problem is, exhaust manifold is far passenger side. Fire was top rear of the motor
Unknown Or OtherAug 2017
I purchased this car 2 months ago. Today my wife when out with my 14 and 4 years old daughters and the car lost power and shut down while driving at around 60 mph in the highway. Thankfully they are ok. But the car had to be towed. It starts but dies within seconds no idea what…
TiresDec 2011
I have a 2011 bmw 535i with run flat tires. After hitting a small pot hole I noticed bubbles on the outside of both front tires. There was also a small slash in the right front tire. I took my car to bmw today and at first was told that that this is a normal occurence if you hit…
SteeringApr 2011
Vehicle has been pulling to the right since I drove the car off the lot. I've had the car in for service multiple times with no resolution from fields bmw south in orlando or bmw north america. I've have filed a lawsuit under the florida lemon law and will persue resolution for…
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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 WBAFR7C53BC805425 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.