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2013 BMW 535I recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2013 BMW 535I, newest first.

1 recall on record for the 2013 BMW 535I. The most recent was on March 31, 2015. Owners also sent NHTSA 38 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: exterior lighting (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

38 complaints about the 2013 BMW 535I were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 injury.

Electrical System13
Engine9
Exterior Lighting8recall on record
Air Bags5
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Suspension3

Heard a clicking noise behind the steering wheel for a few days then I’ll the sudden the horn stopped working and all the controls on the steering wheel stopped working. I’m a mechanic so I took apart the clock spring…
July 22, 2025 · Air Bags

Headlight Assembly has issues with the seal and condensation can/does enter the headlight assembly rendering the functionality of the headlight as suspect. Without proper lighting and condensation in front of the…
May 6, 2024 · Exterior Lighting

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

1 on record

Pedestrian alert sounds DP22005 · opened Jan. 27, 2023 · closed Aug. 7, 2023

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 2013 BMW 535I recalls

March 31, 2015BMW 525D Xdrive, 528I, 528XI and others: 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…