Most common 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 535i Gran Turismo complaints by model year
2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo recalls (2)
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.
2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 30 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sun/moon roof assembly. Next is the wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, the most recent from February 2, 2017 (constant velocity joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 117,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.