3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,716 miles

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problem #2

Dec 262017

535

  • 45,000 miles
Occasionally driver's door cannot be unlocked and opened from inside using regular door latch, thus trapping the driver in vehicle. Door will however unlock if the lock/unlock button on the dash is pressed. This happens about one in every eight to ten times of opening the door.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 182013

535

  • 24,431 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 535I. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started making a rattling noise. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle had previously stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the frame bolt was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V176000 (engine and engine cooling).however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,431.

- Vestavia, AL, USA

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