Is the 2017 BMW 535i reliable?

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2017 BMW 535i, giving it a complaint index of 0. That is the lowest complaint volume among the 10 model years with data, though it still carries 1 recall.

Does the 2017 BMW 535i have any recalls?

Yes, one recall (campaign 16V914000) covers airbag modules across several 2017 BMW models including the 535i. It is not marked do-not-drive; dealers replace the airbag modules free of charge.

What year BMW 535i should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2009, 2010, and 2011 are rated Avoid, with 2011 having the highest complaint index of 100 among the years listed. The 2017 model shows 0 complaints in this dataset.

How does the 2017 BMW 535i compare to other years?

Among the 10 years with data, 2017 ranks 10th worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported complaints. Years like 2015 and 2016 carry Best verdicts with complaint indexes of 22 and 11.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW 535i?

EPA rates the 2017 BMW 535i at 21.5 mpg combined, 18.5 mpg city and 26.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725.

2017 BMW 535i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2017 BMW 535i has 0 complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 10th of 10 model years covered. It has 1 recall, for airbag modules, with no do-not-drive designation.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #10 of 10 535i years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2016; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 21.5; 18.5 city / 26.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2017 BMW 535i recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

NHTSA 16V914000Dec 20, 2016Airbags3,506 vehicles
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2017 BMW 535i fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 18.5 MPG
Highway: 26.5 MPG
Combined: 21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,725; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
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.

2017 compared with other 535i years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2015	Best	22	23	0	22.5
2016	Best	11	12	2	22.5
2017	No verdict	0	0	1	21.5

All BMW 535i years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 BMW 535i reliable?: NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2017 BMW 535i, giving it a complaint index of 0. That is the lowest complaint volume among the 10 model years with data, though it still carries 1 recall.
Does the 2017 BMW 535i have any recalls?: Yes, one recall (campaign 16V914000) covers airbag modules across several 2017 BMW models including the 535i. It is not marked do-not-drive; dealers replace the airbag modules free of charge.
What year BMW 535i should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2009, 2010, and 2011 are rated Avoid, with 2011 having the highest complaint index of 100 among the years listed. The 2017 model shows 0 complaints in this dataset.
How does the 2017 BMW 535i compare to other years?: Among the 10 years with data, 2017 ranks 10th worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported complaints. Years like 2015 and 2016 carry Best verdicts with complaint indexes of 22 and 11.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW 535i?: EPA rates the 2017 BMW 535i at 21.5 mpg combined, 18.5 mpg city and 26.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725.