Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2010 BMW 535.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
Description: the front passenger side door actuator went bad. As a result, door will not unlock when handle is double-pulled. The main problem is, the door is designed such that, it cannot be unlocked manually by pulling the lock stud up. . . The only way to unlock the door is to pull the handle twice. Therefore, when the actuator malfunctions, the only way to unlock the door and get out of the car is by pressing the unlock button which is on the main control panel. Risk: if I am in an accident with a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat, she will not be able to open the door and get out of the car. If the passenger is a child or someone who does not know how to operate the unlock button in the main control panel, it might get very serious. Frequency: about six months ago, my driver side door actuator went bad, and was replaced under my warranty (under 50k). But, I had to put up a fight to get it covered by warranty. Now the passenger side actuator is gone. And BMW refuses to fix it under the extended warranty. Browsing online, I found quite a few people having similar issues. . Read more...
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 BMW 535i. The contact stated the vehicle would leak water from the sun roof. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would overheat and all the warning lights would illuminate on the vehicle, the vehicle would shut as the failure occurred. The contact also mentioned that his wife could smell the odor of gas emitting from the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000(fuel system, gasoline) regarding the gas odor. The contact took the vehicle to BMW of macon 4785 riverside dr, macon, GA 31210 478) 757-7000 where the contact was given an estimate of $6,000 for the cost of repairs, not including the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by mail when the contact sent a copy of the recalls he had received in the mail. The manufacturer sent the recall letters back to the contact and stated that this was not information they requested. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.