Vehicle Speed Control Problems of BMW 535

BMW 535 owners have reported 16 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of BMW 535

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
15
Accelerator Pedal problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of BMW 535

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The BMW, while turning at low speed into a parking space, suddenly accelerated and the braking system failed. Airbags deployed after multiple impacts with other vehicles and a fixed object, causing serious personal injury for the driver. The incident occurred on 01/16/2026.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owned a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck. No warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...




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