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2011 BMW 535I Us

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

32 reports with mileage · 4 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Tires. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Steering complaints

2 reports
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1,000 miles · May 29, 2012
Steering

THE CAR WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT. IT KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10459971

5 miles · Apr 29, 2012
Steering

VEHICLE HAS BEEN PULLING TO THE RIGHT SINCE I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT. I'VE HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION FROM FIELDS BMW SOUTH IN ORLANDO OR BMW NORTH AMERICA. I'VE HAVE FILED A LAWSUIT UNDER THE FLORIDA LEMON LAW AND WILL PERSUE RESOLUTION FOR THIS DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10456794

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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