2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 46,485 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving along a smooth road (fm1488) on a sunny day and heard an loud "pop". After pulling to the side of the road, i discovered that my panoramic sunroof had burst in an outwardly direction. Lu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2018 · Unknown or other
“On 8/24 my 2012 535i with only 17k miles had its high pressure fuel pump replaced by ontario BMW dealer. The car lost all power, locking brakes, not able to accelerate while traveling, right when exit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2014 · Engine
Compare BMW 535I Gran Turismo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 535I Gran Turismo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW 535I Gran Turismo | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 BMW 535I Gran Turismo | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo
How do I know if my 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 BMW 535I Gran Turismo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V176000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.