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2016 BMW 535D recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2016 BMW 535D, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2016 BMW 535D. The most recent was on Nov. 19, 2021. Owners also sent NHTSA 9 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: fuel system, diesel (2), air bags (1), child seat (1), engine and engine cooling (1), seats (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

9 complaints about the 2016 BMW 535D were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 a fire.

Engine4
Fuel System, Diesel3recall on record
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1

Valve cover leak Oil filter housing leak Super common that these items leak in the bmw N57 diesel engines. Increased risk of fire. I am in the Facebook group with many other owners of the same engine, and almost…
April 4, 2025 · Engine

High pressure fuel pump has suddenly failed causing a immediate engine stall without warning. Will not restart even though it does turn over. Code reads low fuel pressure at fuel rail. Fuel tank lift pump is working…
July 25, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

High pressure fuel pump failure EA23001 · opened March 17, 2023 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2016 BMW 535D recalls

Nov. 19, 2021BMW 328D, 535D, 740LD and others: Fuel system, diesel BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016…
July 29, 2021BMW 328D, 535D, 740LD and others: Fuel pump BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and…
Oct. 25, 2018BMW 328D, 535D, 740LD and others: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon…
Dec. 20, 2016BMW 430I, 440I, 528I and others: Air bags BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i…
Oct. 30, 2015BMW 528I, 535D, 535I and others: Child seat BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and…