2014 BMW 535D engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 2014 BMW 535D, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
My 2014 certified pre-own BMW 535d caught on fire while I was driving home from work last week, fortunately a driver next to me alerted me that my car was on fire. I pulled over within 30 seconds, got out and within another 30 seconds my entire car was engulfed in flames.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535D. The contact stated while driving out his driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the SCR active reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Other problems reported for the 2014 BMW 535D
- Fuel system 29 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014