CarRecallWatchThe 2016 BMW 535i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
2016 BMW 535i recalls
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Child Seat Anchor May Not Fully Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk
The inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat may have been bent downward.
Most common 2016 BMW 535i problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
Passenger restraint system malfunction, available for inspection. Passenger side air bag will not work if in an accident Problem has been confirmed by dealer Warning lamp appeared approximately 4-5 weeks ago, prior to that no symptoms. Just happened all of a sudden.
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was left overnight in a hotel parking lot. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump, plug connector, and head gasket had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
PASSENGER RESTRAIN MALFUNCTION
1 .Panoramic sunroof curtain has been repaired twice at the dealer and now it broke for the third time 2. the controls to the panoramic sunroof do not work at all 3.Passenger restrain system malfunction
The passenger air bag signal flashes on and off even when someone is seating on the passenger seat.
2016 BMW 535i questions
Does the 2016 BMW 535i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 535i: Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Child Seat Anchor May Not Fully Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 535i?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Unknown Or Other (2), Seat Belts (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 BMW 535i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.