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BMW 535d Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2014–2016 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
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The 2016 BMW 535d window sticker reads 30 mpg combined (26 city, 38 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl.

The BMW 535d window sticker — build, options & years

The BMW 535d ran from 2014–2016.

Powertrain on the label
3L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
30 mpg combined (2016)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
1 (2014–2016)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 535d VIN decoder.

What the BMW 535d sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2016 535d:

FIG.01·BMW 535d — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving26 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising38 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label30 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Midsize Cars, 2016) the best 535d version ranks #20 of 47 on combined MPG (the class best is 56 mpg).

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ForCar Reliability Score
BMW 535d · 3 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record3.7
Complaint severity4.5

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 535d VIN decoder.

535d window sticker — every model year

Any 535d from 2014–2016: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.

Other BMW window stickers

FIG.06·Other BMW window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
BMW M31988–2026Compact Cars29 mpg
BMW X52000–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
BMW X32004–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD30 mpg
BMW M42015–2026Subcompact Cars30 mpg
BMW M51988–2026Midsize Cars20 mpg
BMW i82014–2020Subcompact Cars28 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a BMW 535d

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 535d, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 535d all three must show the same number.
Everything on the BMW 535d
Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems64 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space14 cu ftInsurance costEstimated per yearDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2014–2016

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW 535d window sticker show?

The 2016 label shows up to 30 mpg combined, #20 of 47 in its EPA class (Midsize Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,600 a year.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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