2012 Bmw 535i problems
The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972, succeeding the New Class Sedans, and currently in its eight generation.
The 5 Series was initially available as a sedan, with a wagon/estate body style (marketed as "Touring") added in 1991 and a 5-door fastback configuration (marketed as "Gran Turismo") available from 2009 to 2017. Each successive generation carries a distinct internal E- designation.
The first generation of 5 Series was powered by naturally aspirated four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines. Following generations have been powered by four-cylinder, six-cylinder, V8 and V10 engines that are either naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Since 1982, diesel engines have been included in the 5 Series range.
The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the 3 Series. On 29 January 2008, the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic.
BMW's three-digit model naming convention began with the first 5 Series, thus the 5 Series was BMW's first model line to use "Series" in the name.
Since the E28, all generations of 5 Series have included an "M" model, called the BMW M5.
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Common 2012 Bmw 535i problems
Based on complaints from owners of the BMW 535i 2012, the common problems reported are as follows:
- Valve Cover Oil Leaks:
- This issue is prevalent in model years like 1997, 1999, 2000, 2009, 2011, and 2012.
- The persistent oil leak can lead to reduced oil pressure and capacity in the engine, causing premature wear on internal engine parts.
- Repairs typically cost around $500 for parts and labor and are often observed after 60,000 miles.
- Front Thrust Rod Bushings or Tension Strut Bushings Failure:
- These rubber bushings filled with oil help with vibration but tend to crack and break over time.
- Failure of these bushings can cause the steering wheel to shudder over bumps and lead to uneven tire wear.
- Repairs for this issue cost around $150 and are commonly seen around 125,000 miles.
- Broken Window Regulator:
- Window regulators can fail, causing windows to be stuck either up or down.
- This issue is not limited to the 5 Series but also affects some 3 Series BMWs from 1997 to 2012.
- Repair costs can range from $150 to $600, depending on labor costs, and symptoms include slow or chattering window movement.
These problems, as reported by BMW 535i owners, highlight common issues that can impact the performance and reliability of the vehicle. Owners should be vigilant about these issues to address them promptly and avoid potential costly repairs in the future.
How many miles will a 2012 BMW 535i last?
A BMW can last 150-200,000 miles with proper care and if you drive the national average of 13,500 miles per year, you can expect to drive your BMW for 10-15 years according to MotorAsk.
Are BMW 535i reliable?
The BMW 535i Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 18th out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $977 which means it has poor ownership costs.
What is the main problem with BMW 5 Series?
Faulty cooling system
The main issue to look out for in a Mk4 5 Series is a malfunctioning cooling system, which accounts for a quarter of all trips to the garage. Ensure the engine doesn't start overheating on a test drive, and look for any signs of leaking coolant under the car.
Which generation of BMW 5 series are most reliable?
BMW 5 Series F10 (2010-2016)
This model is regarded as one of the most reliable 5 Series due to its well-engineered design, and it also received high ratings from both Consumer Reports and J.D. Power.
Is BMW 535i reliable?
The BMW 535i Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 18th out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $977 which means it has poor ownership costs.
How many miles will a 2012 BMW 535i last?
A BMW can last 150-200,000 miles with proper care and if you drive the national average of 13,500 miles per year, you can expect to drive your BMW for 10-15 years according to MotorAsk.
What is the common problem with BMW 5 Series?
The main issue to look out for in a Mk4 5 Series is a malfunctioning cooling system, which accounts for a quarter of all trips to the garage. Ensure the engine doesn't start overheating on a test drive, and look for any signs of leaking coolant under the car.
When did BMW stop making 535i?
Petrol
| Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 530i | 2011–2013 | N53B30 N.A. I6 |
| 535i | 2009–2017 | N55B30 turbo I6 |
| 550i | 2009–2013 | N63B44 turbo V8 |
| 2014–2017 |
2012 Bmw 535i car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Bmw 535i problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Bmw 535i vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Bmw 535i
The NHTSA has received 61 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Bmw 535i. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Bmw 535i vehicles.
2024-10-23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-14
- VIN: WBAFU7C5XCD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine temperature and "Pull Over - Stop Vehicle" warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and let the vehicle cool down and drove to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that there was an active recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
2024-08-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 50–55 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle shutoff. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact continued to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the fuel pump and the water pump. The water pump and fuel pump were replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The VIN was not available.
2024-01-30
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-03
- VIN: WBAFR7C51CC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Confirmed by a Certified BMW repair center. Failure of Vanos Camshaft Gear Bolts. Recall has been issued for all 5 series models (and beyond) up to 2011, but does not include 2012 (5 series,) as it should. The Recall needs to be extended to include 2012 - 5 series models as failure of these bolts will cause immediate engine failure and could result in catastrophic crash, especially if driving at high speeds. I have contacted BMW of North America and they will not extend the recall until formal complaints, such as this, are received. My Issue with the Vanos Camshaft Bolts is currently being repaired (out of pocket) and I will share my invoice once received.
2023-02-13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-02
- VIN: WBAFR7C59CC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The headlights on the BMW 535 collect excessive amounts of condensation. If the condensation builds up, then the light does not function properly. The main safety concern is the malfunction of the turn signal. It will function in the rear of the vehicle but does not light up on the front in the affected headlight housing. Review of this problem on-line shows that this has occurred in many BMW vehicles and BMW also has issued a service bulletin for this problem (SI B63 05 16). As widespread as this problem is, I would think there would be a required recall for this service.
2022-07-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-08
- VIN: WBAFU7C57CD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The front lights - water gets in impact visibility. The only repair is to replace the entire unit which is $2k per light. There is not other options. The adaptive warning sign does not go away due to this water.
2022-05-22
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-05
- VIN: WBASP2C50CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving heard a loud noise and oil start pouring out the bottom of the car.. After getting my Vehicle looked at BMW dealership informed me that the drive shaft had broken and fell in the engine and caused a hole in the engine and damaging the oil pan also
2022-04-21
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-20
- VIN: WBAFR7C54CC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Driver seatbelt fails to engage with latch. Latch does not positively lock when inserted. Safety risk is obvious and has rendered the car undrivable. This just happened and has not been inspected by dealer. I personally looked at it and compared with other belt points. to me, it looks like the small metal clip failed.
2021-12-06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-02
- VIN: wbafr7c57cc
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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, the failure persisted. The contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2021-11-01
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-01
- VIN: WBAFR7C59CC
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: 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 event of a collision.
2021-09-11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-03
- VIN: WBAFU7C57CD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving car stalled, dropped speed and engine warning light came on. Fuel pump was needed. Had to have car towed obtained a rental for 11 days. Fuel pump out of stock. Immediately after fuel pump was replaced less than two weeks the thermostat had to be replaced. Another tow and another rental. I need to be compensated for stress aggravation and loss of use. Repairs and car rental and tow cost over $3500
2021-08-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-01
- VIN: wbafr7c50cc
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact waited approximately 5-10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted soon after the initial failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
2021-06-14
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-08
- VIN: WBAFR7C58CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 BMW 535i. The contact stated that the power train warning message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2021-05-13
SUSPENSION,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-23
- VIN: WBAFU7C55CD
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE
- Summary: 3/23/2021 DRIVING ON I-94 IN MORNING RUSH HOUR WHEN ENGINE KILLED. WAS ABLE TO ROLL OVER TO THE MEDIAN BETWEEN AN ON-RAMP AND THE HIGHWAY BEFORE CAR STOPPED MOVING. CHARGE BATTERY LIGHT ON ON THE DASH AS WELL AS CHECK STABILIZATION WARNING. WOULD NOT TURN OVER AT ALL BUT DASH LIGHTS/WIPERS WERE ON (RAINING). TOWED TO MECHANIC I'VE TAKEN VEHICLES TO FOR PAST 4-5 CARS/TRUCKS. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE #2 PISTON RING CAME OFF AND JAMMED BETWEEN THE CYLINDER WALL AND PISTON CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE/NEED TO BE REPLACED. ONCE IT WAS REPLACED AND WHILE DOING A TEST DRIVE, THE MECHANIC FELT A VIBRATION AND THEY FOUND THAT THERE WAS MOVEMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SO THEY REPLACED THAT AS WELL. THE CAR HAD 116.5K ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ENGINE AND CV ASSEMBLY NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. JUST GOT CAR BACK YESTERDAY, JUST OVER A MONTH AND A HALF TO REPAIR.
2021-02-23
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-17
- VIN: WBAFU7C58CD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHT GET CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH REDUCES INTENSITY OF HEAD LIGHT. THIS CONDENSATION HAS NOW CORRUPTED THE ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE WHICH MADE THE TURN SIGNAL NOT WORK. THE DESIGN OF THE HEAD LIGHT MOUNTING MAKES FOR A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT BY HAVE TO REMOVE BUMPER JUST TO GET TO HEADLIGHT. 1. CONDENSATION REDUCES INTENSITY OF HEADLIGHTS 2. MOISTURE CORRODED ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT CONTROLLER MODULE THAT ALSO MADE TURN SIGNAL NOT WORK. 3. VERY COMPLICATED ACCESS TO HEADLIGHT TO REPAIR (VERY EXPENSIVE)
2021-01-25
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-24
- VIN: WBAFU7C52CD
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE BLEW A YEAR AGO AND I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED BECAUSE THE ROD BEARINGS BLEW AT 90,000 MILES. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED NOT ONCE BUT 2 TIMES. FAILED THE FIRST TIME 11/24/2020 AND AFTER $2200 IN REPAIRS AGAIN ON 01/23/2021. NEVERMIND ALSO HAVING BOTH FROM CV AXLES REPLACED AS WELL. BUT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE I HAVE BEEN SEEING ON A LOT OF BMW'S.
2020-10-28
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-10
- VIN: WBAFR7C59CC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ON OCTOBER 10TH, 2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 830AM, I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON THE 118 FWY, MY 2012 BMW 535I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I TRIED TO GIVE IT MORE GAS BUT IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER. IT IMMEDIATELY GAVE ME AN ERROR POINTING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY SAFELY. AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH OF MY FUEL PUMPS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR FUEL PUMPS FOR THE 2012 BMW 535I BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBER DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. IT'S OBVIOUS I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS OTHER 2012 BMW 535I.
2020-10-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-13
- VIN: WBAFR7C5XCC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, MY VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES YESTERDAY AND NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
2020-05-02
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-02
- VIN: WBAFR7C51CC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR 15 - 20 MINUTES WHILE BLOCKING THE ROADWAY. TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARK MODE AND OVERRIDE TO NEUTRAL GEAR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. INABILITY TO MANUALLY PUT GEAR INTO NEUTRAL POSES ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS.
2020-03-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-21
- VIN: WBAFR7C56CC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY COOLANT FAN IS MOVING FASTER THAN IT SHOULD BECAUSE THE WATER PUMP IS FAILING. IT ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE THE OTHER DAY WHEN MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR.. IT WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD THE FAN SPINNING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND WAS SMOKING TERRIBLY.
2019-12-09
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-23
- VIN: WBAFU7C57CD
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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.
2019-11-02
TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-28
- VIN: WBAFU7C50CD
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: 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 OUT. I PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY ALL THE WAY AROUND THE INNER PART OF THE TIRE!!!
2019-10-19
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-01
- VIN: WBASN2C54CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION: DRIVE MODERATELY CAUSED BY VALVETRONIC MOTOR AND ECCENTRIC SHAFT. AT 50K MILES
2019-07-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-05
- VIN: WBAXHC59DW0
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A ROAD WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I PARKED THE CAR HOME, SINCE I WAS CLOSE TO HOME. THE SAME WEEK I TOOK THE CAR TO A BMW SPECIALIST BECAUSE THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER $467.00 SPENT ON LABOR, JUST TO TELL ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE. THIS CAR HAS 72K MILES. THIS IS A CAR THAT I ONLY DROVE ON WEEKENDS AND NOT EVERY WEEKEND. THE CAR IS NOW PARKED IN MY GARAGE BECAUSE TO REPAIR IT IT WILL COST ME $11K. I HAVE HEARD THIS COMPLAINT FROM SEVERAL BMW OWNERS. THE CAR STILL RUNS BUT THE NOISE WILL NO GO AWAY.
2019-06-25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-28
- VIN: WBAFR7C54CC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE WAITING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN MY VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. HOWEVER, WHENEVER I OPENED THE DOOR IT WOULD START AND STOP WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SLOANE BMW OF DEVON, PA. SLOANE SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP MODULE WHICH THEY REPLACED FOR WHICH I WAS CHARGED $1585.62. HOWEVER, THIS WAS NOT THE END. ON 3/28/19 WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND DECELERATING. OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND ME COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND MADE SOME DANGEROUS MOVES. FORTUNATELY A DRIVER IN THE RIGHT LANE ALLOWED ME TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO SLOANE BMW AS HE FUEL PUMP THAT THEY HAD REPLACED WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SLOANE DECIDED THAT "THE ENGINE ECCENTRIC SHAFT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR IS INTERNALLY FAULTY AND CHARGED ME $169.99. TECH REPORTED "ALL PERFORMED NORMALLY" DESPITE NOT FINDING A PROBLEM WITH THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT SLOANE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $6109.71. LATER WHEN COPIES OF THE TEST WERE REQUESTED SLOANE SAID THEY DIDN`T HAVE THEM. AS A RESULT I AM STILL DRIVING A VEHICLE THAT PRESENTS A DANGER TO MY LIFE IN ORDER TO GT TO WORK. I HAVE CONTACTED MR. CLAUS EBERHART VP AFTER SALES AND MR. IAN ROBERTSON, BOARD MEMBER AT BMW NORTH AMERICA BUT NEITHER RESPONDED. THE ONLY GUIDANCE THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WAS IN AN ARTICLE I FOUND ONLINE THAT RECOMMENDED CAUTION WHEN ACCELERATING. IN ADDITION I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL 16V746000 FOR FUEL PUMP AND MODULE FOR WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. REGARDING SLOANE BMW OF DEVON, PA. I HAVE FOUND THAT THEY HAVE COMMITTED CONSUMER FRAUD, "I HAD A PROBLEM OPENING THE TRUNK, SLOANE SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE LATCH- WANTED $677 REPAIR. ON LINE FOUND THAT TRUNK COULD BE OPENED BY SWITCH IN THE STORAGE BOX. LATCH WORKS TRUNK OPENS
2019-06-06
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-05
- VIN: WBAFR7C50CC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 535I. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT SWITCHED TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DOWNSHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCREASING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,500.
2012 Bmw 535i recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2012 Bmw 535i.
2016-10-17
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
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