Bmw 535d — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Bmw 535d model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
3
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
2016
11
5
2
218
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2016
11 complaints5 recalls2 invest.218 TSBs
2015
6
3
2
269
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2015
6 complaints3 recalls2 invest.269 TSBs
2014
80
4
2
350
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2014
80 complaints4 recalls2 invest.350 TSBs
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Bmw 535d Years Should You Avoid?
The Bmw 535d shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
3 model years analyzed