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2015 BMW 535d reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 BMW 535d has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most 535d years here — under the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Diesel fuel system, Fuel pump, and EGR valve.

2014 BMW 535d
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Complaints

6

Per year

0

Recalls

3

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Diesel fuel system (2 of 6), then Engine (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 535d has 58 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 BMW 535d. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall diesel fuel system 2021-11-19 · NHTSA campaign 21V907000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall diesel fuel system, delivery, fuel pump 2021-07-29 · NHTSA campaign 21V586000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall engine and cooling, exhaust system, emission control, EGR valve 2018-10-25 · NHTSA campaign 18V755000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Diesel fuel system
2
Engine
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12019220221202322024
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The oxygen sensor on my 2015 BMW 535D Diesel has become faulty. BMW has extended the warranty on Oxygen sensor for diesel vehicles to 10 years OR 120,000 miles. My car is still within 10 year threshold, but at 137,000…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-10-14
  • "The oxygen sensor on my 2015 BMW 535D Diesel has become faulty. BMW has extended the warranty on Oxygen sensor for diesel vehicles to 10 years OR 120,000 miles. My car is still within 10 year threshold, but at 137,000…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-10-14
  • "The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the…"
    diesel fuel system · filed 2023-03-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not made…"
    diesel fuel system · filed 2022-09-08
  • "My 2015 BMW 535d, VIN number: [XXX] is failing post catalytic 02 sensors. I replaced both of the post-catalytic 02 sensors after 1,040 miles and failed again last week on August 3, 2022. I believe the root cause may be…"
    Engine · filed 2022-08-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 BMW 535D 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 BMW 535D Xdrive 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
535d 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 26 38 30 MPG $3150
535d xDrive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 26 37 30 MPG $3150

Specs and fitment

F10 generation, 2014–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-30 , 6.9 qt capacity
Tire size 245/40R19, 245/45R18, 275/35R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V907000 covers certain 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive models (with 328d, X3 xDrive28d, X5 xDrive35d, and 740Ld diesel models) where the EGR cooler may leak and melt the intake manifold, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the cooler and inspect the manifold. The campaign includes vehicles previously recalled under 18V755000. Recall 21V586000 covers overlapping 2014-2016 535d diesel models for high-pressure fuel pump failure that can stall the engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 BMW 535d reliable?

The 2015 BMW 535d has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most 535d years here — under the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Diesel fuel system, Fuel pump, and EGR valve.

What are common problems with a 2015 BMW 535d?

The complaints owners file most often name Diesel fuel system (2 of 6), then Engine (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).

Is the 2015 BMW 535d more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 535d has 58 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

Has the 2015 BMW 535d been recalled?

The 2015 BMW 535d has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 BMW 535d?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 BMW 535d with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 BMW 535d get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 BMW 535d is 30 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW 535d use?

0W-30 With filter, about 6.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 535d?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/40R19, 245/45R18, 275/35R19 (trim-dependent) and rear 245/40R19, 245/45R18, 275/35R19 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 535d?

Recall 21V907000 covers certain 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive models (with 328d, X3 xDrive28d, X5 xDrive35d, and 740Ld diesel models) where the EGR cooler may leak and melt the intake manifold, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the cooler and inspect the manifold. The campaign includes vehicles previously recalled under 18V755000. Recall 21V586000 covers overlapping 2014-2016 535d diesel models for high-pressure fuel pump failure that can stall the engine.