Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 BMW 535i has 1 recall, 38 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
38
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
15V188000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehic...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 BMW 535 I 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on ... |
| May 10, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine was... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After the replacement of all 02 sensors and fuses, the fault code returns and was traced back to the... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Back passenger door handle started smoking. |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ENGINE | Front drive shaft detached and went into oil pan causing oils to splash out everywhere. |
| Nov 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Heard a clicking noise behind the steering wheel for a few days then I’ll the sudden the horn stoppe... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ENGINE | Water pump failure with @32,900 miles on odometer. Cost to replace $2,800 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlight Assembly has issues with the seal and condensation can/does enter the headlight assembly r... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, an abnormal... |
| May 2, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Driver side rear air spring failure. |
| Jan 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The headlight housing on my model year is leaking water into it and causing electrical issues , Iv n... |
| Dec 28, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 535I. The contact stated that the driver’s side headlamp had condensatio... |
| Jul 3, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Moonroof glass exploded while on highway at 60mph No other cars in around at time Moonroof blew outw... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Seat belt my driver restraint light has come on on my car there is a known safety recall on BMW take... |
| Feb 22, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2011-2013 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE SUBJECT TO LEAKING AND THUS SOON FAIL. THIS IS AN EXTENSIVE FAIL... |
| Apr 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MALFUNCTION OF DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION WAS TOLD THAT THE REASON THE MODULES FOR CONTROLLI... |
| Mar 9, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVE SHAFT IS HITTING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TIRE SENSORS KEEP POPPING UP AND SWEAT BELT IS MALFU... |
| Feb 27, 2020 | SEATS | THE BMW HAD RUN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES A COLD MORNING WITH THE DRIVER CAR SEAT HEATER ON. IT SUDDENLY ... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 535I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MESSA... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | ENGINE | THERMOSTAT & WATER PUMPS FAIL ON THESE VEHICLES PREMATURELY. MANY OWNERS ARE BLOGGING ONLINE THAT TH... |