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WBAFU7C50BC••••••2011 Bmw 535XI
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 535XI build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
32on the model
14builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Wheels 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2025
I purchased the BMW 535 and it continues to have drivetrain malfunction issues. This feels like a safety concern for several reasons. The first is that were not able to identify the issue, but I believe it has to do with the systems diagnostics being triggered or misfiring this…
EngineDec 2019
2011 535xi with 95,000 miles was serviced and passed all inspections, less than 700 miles later engine starts making a knocking sound while driving. Immediately stopped and towed to dealer where they found metallic shavings in oil filter. Said engine needed to be replaced at a…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 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…
Electrical SystemMay 2012
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the remote control key failed, which caused a discharge in the battery. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
WheelsSep 2011
While driving on an interstate I had a blowout of my left front tire , goodyear 245/40 r 19 98vxl eagle ls2. It is a run flat tire. After driving 40 miles, the tire disentegrated, and I need a tow truck to get me off the highway. After getting a new tire, less than one month…
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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 WBAFU7C50BC870912 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.