How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo have?

The 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 164,889 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 17V067000 2017-02-02 8,752 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li…

Consequence

If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14V176000 2014-04-10 156,137 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i…

Consequence

If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty…

Complaints by component

TIRES

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving on the highway at 70 mph, tire burst. Replaced the tire and rim.”

TIRES · reported 2016-11-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i gran turismo. The contact stated that the panoramic sun roof shade failed to retract when opened. The shade hung down and obstructed the contact's view when looking through the rearview mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The…”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 2016-06-24

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.