Recalls ·2012 BMW 535i xDrive

2012 BMW 535i xDrive recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 535i xDrive; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 64 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints64
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 16V746000 · 17 Oct 2016

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine10 · 26%
Fuel/propulsion system9 · 24%
Power train8 · 21%
Air bags5 · 13%
Electrical system5 · 13%
Exterior lighting4 · 11%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Fuel system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

At 72,000 miles the passenger seat belt airbag light went on and it will not reset. No accident or any other problem occurred with the passenger seat belt or air bag. It was not in motion and the light came on at engine start and did not go out.

Air bags · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the drivetrain malfunction warning message flashed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. The contact had a friend replace the battery; however,…

Fuel system · Jun 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The tire tread separated completely from the inner sidewalls. There was no indication or warning of any issues, low pressure, no control panel warning, pulling etc. I was entering the highway, accelerated normally, the car driving normal. Then suddenly, i heard a loud pulsating vibration sound as if the tire was blown…

Tires · Feb 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Based on research it appears BMW has a long history of issues and even a recall on select years around the passenger seat sensor detector becoming faulty and impacting the ability of the air bags to deploy in a collision. This seems to a critical issue since it could result in serious injury to the passenger in the…

Air bags · Jan 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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