2012 BMW 535I recalls (2)

Every 2012 BMW 535I recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V746000

  Oct 17, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

  Problem

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

  Risk

  The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  Full recall details for 16V746000 →

• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 14V176000

  Oct 4, 2014Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine

  Problem

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.

  Risk

  If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

  Full recall details for 14V176000 →

2012 BMW 535I complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 535I, reporting 2 fires. BMW has issued at least 367 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

• Fuel/Propulsion System13
• Engine12
• Power Train10
• Electrical System9
• Air Bags8
• Exterior Lighting4

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (215)
• Electrical System (180)
• Engine (114)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (69)
• Fuel System, Gasoline (56)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (52)

Read BMW 535I owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2012 BMW 535I

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Pedestrian alert sounds
  DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023

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