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2011 BMW 535I electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 17 complaints for the 2011 BMW 535I, 11% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
17 11% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 3
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Flame erupted out the top of Passenger seat, sitting cushion. Moms butted blistered, used personal health insurance for medical care. I do have pics in other phone. I will resubmit claim

July 2011 FireInjury

Lighting system malfunction appeared on the dashboard during 1st week of april 2020. It affected battery consumption, turn indicators, window controls, headlight controls, lock/unlock confirmation... The dealership suggested faulty footwell module needs replacement, cost approx. $1323+tax. A warranty extension document found on the internet for footwell module lists all models except mine. [link removed]

Reported at 63,700 miles, April 2020

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