Total Complaints
5 filings
BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO · model year
2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
5 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2012BMW535I GRAN TURISMO carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2012 535I GRAN TURISMO is engine with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2012 535I GRAN TURISMO. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recalls (1)
14V17600010/04/2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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 xD
Recent Complaints
20180520UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING ALONG A SMOOTH ROAD (FM1488) ON A SUNNY DAY AND HEARD AN LOUD "POP". AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I DISCOVERED THAT MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD BURST IN AN OUTWARDLY DIRECTION. LUCKILY, MY SUN SHADE CAUGHT THE GLASS SO NONE OF IT CAME DOWN INTO THE INTERIOR. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THERE WERE NO ROCKS OR OTHER OBJECTS THAT HIT THE GLASS, IT JUST SEEMED TO BURST SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT WARNING. I AM VERY SURPRISED THAT A SUNROOF THIS LARGE IS NOT LAMINATED, ESPECIALLY IN A BMW.
Mileage: 75,300
20140914ENGINE
ON 8/24 MY 2012 535I WITH ONLY 17K MILES HAD ITS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED BY ONTARIO BMW DEALER. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, LOCKING BRAKES, NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TRAVELING, RIGHT WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND SPUTTERING. LOST ALL POWER AND WOULDN'T MOVE. TODAY, 9/14 EXACTLY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE BY THE ONTARIO BMW, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF 4 LANE HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC ON THE 405 FWY , IT HAPPENED AGAIN. MY CAR BECAME WEAKER IN POWER UNTIL IT LOST ALL POWER AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE APPEAR AGAIN. I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SHOULDER AFTER ALMOST BEING REAR ENDED. I WAITED OVER 50 MIN FOR AN OPERATED INSIDE THE CAR WITH A TEMP OVER 115 FOR THE ROAD ASSISTANCE OPERATOR TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WILL BE TOWED AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 90 MIN. THE HIGHWAY PATROL CAME AND WAS ABLE TO TAKE ME TO A SAFE PLACE, WHILE MY CA
Mileage: 17,670
20140914SERVICE BRAKES
ON 8/24 MY 2012 535I WITH ONLY 17K MILES HAD ITS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED BY ONTARIO BMW DEALER. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, LOCKING BRAKES, NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TRAVELING, RIGHT WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND SPUTTERING. LOST ALL POWER AND WOULDN'T MOVE. TODAY, 9/14 EXACTLY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE BY THE ONTARIO BMW, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF 4 LANE HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC ON THE 405 FWY , IT HAPPENED AGAIN. MY CAR BECAME WEAKER IN POWER UNTIL IT LOST ALL POWER AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE APPEAR AGAIN. I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SHOULDER AFTER ALMOST BEING REAR ENDED. I WAITED OVER 50 MIN FOR AN OPERATED INSIDE THE CAR WITH A TEMP OVER 115 FOR THE ROAD ASSISTANCE OPERATOR TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WILL BE TOWED AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 90 MIN. THE HIGHWAY PATROL CAME AND WAS ABLE TO TAKE ME TO A SAFE PLACE, WHILE MY CA
Mileage: 17,670
20140914FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ON 8/24 MY 2012 535I WITH ONLY 17K MILES HAD ITS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED BY ONTARIO BMW DEALER. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, LOCKING BRAKES, NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TRAVELING, RIGHT WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND SPUTTERING. LOST ALL POWER AND WOULDN'T MOVE. TODAY, 9/14 EXACTLY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE BY THE ONTARIO BMW, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF 4 LANE HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC ON THE 405 FWY , IT HAPPENED AGAIN. MY CAR BECAME WEAKER IN POWER UNTIL IT LOST ALL POWER AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE APPEAR AGAIN. I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SHOULDER AFTER ALMOST BEING REAR ENDED. I WAITED OVER 50 MIN FOR AN OPERATED INSIDE THE CAR WITH A TEMP OVER 115 FOR THE ROAD ASSISTANCE OPERATOR TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WILL BE TOWED AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 90 MIN. THE HIGHWAY PATROL CAME AND WAS ABLE TO TAKE ME TO A SAFE PLACE, WHILE MY CA
Mileage: 17,670
20140914VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON 8/24 MY 2012 535I WITH ONLY 17K MILES HAD ITS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED BY ONTARIO BMW DEALER. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, LOCKING BRAKES, NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TRAVELING, RIGHT WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND SPUTTERING. LOST ALL POWER AND WOULDN'T MOVE. TODAY, 9/14 EXACTLY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE BY THE ONTARIO BMW, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF 4 LANE HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC ON THE 405 FWY , IT HAPPENED AGAIN. MY CAR BECAME WEAKER IN POWER UNTIL IT LOST ALL POWER AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE APPEAR AGAIN. I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SHOULDER AFTER ALMOST BEING REAR ENDED. I WAITED OVER 50 MIN FOR AN OPERATED INSIDE THE CAR WITH A TEMP OVER 115 FOR THE ROAD ASSISTANCE OPERATOR TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WILL BE TOWED AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 90 MIN. THE HIGHWAY PATROL CAME AND WAS ABLE TO TAKE ME TO A SAFE PLACE, WHILE MY CA
Mileage: 17,670
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO have?▼
The 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO?▼
Yes, the 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO?▼
The most-complained component for the 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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