Every 2014 BMW 535D recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 24V527000
Nov 7, 2024Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Fix
- The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 24V527000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V907000
Nov 19, 2021Fuel System, Diesel
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
- Risk
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 21V907000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V586000
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 21V586000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V755000
Oct 25, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
- Risk
- The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 18V755000 →
2014 BMW 535D complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 535D, reporting 3 fires, 1 injuries. BMW has issued at least 351 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine28
- Fuel/Propulsion System20
- Fuel System, Diesel8
- Power Train7
- Unknown Or Other5
- Electrical System4
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (104)
- Electrical System (100)
- Engine (63)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (45)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (30)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (29)
Read BMW 535D owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2014 BMW 535D
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 535D. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“My car keeps indicating that my battery is low because it is discharging after car is turned off. I kept smelling a burning smell and finally discovered that my battery was burning a hole in my trunk lining. The battery has melted the plastic covering the positive terminal on the left side.”
2014 BMW 535DNov 26, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11627396
Fire
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d Sedan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact observed hear emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the temperature gauge remained hot (H).”
2014 BMW 535DJul 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11603150
Injury reported
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65-70MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE ALL OVER ME. I SWERVED AS A RESULT OF THE SHOCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANYONE.”
2014 BMW 535DApr 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11413200
Fire
“MY 2014 CERTIFIED PRE-OWN BMW 535D CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK, FORTUNATELY A DRIVER NEXT TO ME ALERTED ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I PULLED OVER WITHIN 30 SECONDS, GOT OUT AND WITHIN ANOTHER 30 SECONDS MY ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.”
2014 BMW 535DMay 26, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11098118
“Am experiencing repeat high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp/cp4) failure on my 2014 bmw 535d. First incident was covered an extended warranty. Policy then with the second being cover under then recently issued recall of the matter.”
2014 BMW 535DMar 3, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11721723
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