Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | — | 2 | Window & Wiper | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median 535i Gran Turismo year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common BMW 535i Gran Turismo problems
Latest BMW 535i Gran Turismo recalls
Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the BMW 535i Gran Turismo should you avoid?
None of the BMW 535i Gran Turismo years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common BMW 535i Gran Turismo problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (1) and wheels & tires (1). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 2011 model year.
How many recalls has the BMW 535i Gran Turismo had?
2 recalls across 2011. The model year with the most is 2011.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.