BMW 535 owners have reported 86 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [xxx] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on 11/18/2025 in westbury, NY. A passerby saw smoke and called 911. Nassau county police and the westbury fire department responded. Read details...
Known safety concern due to broken wiring in e61 wagon hatch wiring. See this thread: https://5series. Net/forums/e61-touring-discussion-4/tailgate-wiring-harness-replacement-72751/ Read details...
Ignition coil malfunction recurs after dealership repairs of the same problem. Causes engine speed to vary and be outside the drivers control. Read details...
This is the 3rd complaint on the same vehicle I have placed. This vehicle has been in and out of the shop for the last 8 months and they have finally discovered that the rear of the vehicle, where the computer components are located, has been receiving water leakage from faulty plugs via the Read details...
My 2008 BMW 535i headlight went out and I took it to a certified mechanic to change the headlight bulb, he took out the headlight and shown to me the wiring in both headlights have flaked off and had presented a fire hazard situation which caused the fuse the blew. Read details...