2014 BMW 535d Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 535d years
The 2014 BMW 535d has 58 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and ranks worst (1st) among 3 model years with data. Engine (52%) and fuel system (50%) issues dominate, with 4 recalls including EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump failures.
- Complaints
- 58
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26 city / 36.5 hwy
Top 2014 BMW 535d problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine30 (52%)
- Fuel System29 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (12%)
- Other5 (9%)
- Electrical System4 (7%)
- Structure & Body3 (5%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes with smoke or heat coming from the engine compartment.
- High-pressure fuel pump failures cause the vehicle to stall without warning and become undriveable until towed.
- Electronic transmission locks itself into park while driving, with no way to shift into neutral without lifting the vehicle.
- Battery in the trunk area overheats, melts surrounding plastic, and produces smoke or burning smell.
- A vehicle caught fire while being driven and was fully engulfed within about a minute of the driver being alerted.
- Engine control issues trigger repeated check engine lights tied to intake manifold, NOx, and oxygen sensor components.
2014 BMW 535d recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V907000Nov 19, 2021Fuel System50,404 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V586000Jul 29, 2021Fuel System11,216 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 BMW 535d fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 36.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other 535d years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2014 BMW 535d have?
- NHTSA lists 58 complaints for the 2014 BMW 535d, with a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 3 model years with data.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 BMW 535d?
- Engine problems account for 52% of complaints (30 of 58), followed by fuel system problems at 50% (29 of 58).
- Does the 2014 BMW 535d have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 535d, covering airbags, the fuel system (EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump), and engine-related EGR cooler leaks. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 535d compare to other years?
- The 2014 535d ranks 1st out of 3 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 100 versus 0 for 2015 and 50 for 2016.
- At what mileage do 2014 535d problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 71,625 miles overall, with engine complaints centered around 57,000 miles and fuel system complaints around 80,000 miles.