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2014 BMW 535i

2 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V527000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's front air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, a manufacturing defect could cause the inflator to malfunction and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace your driver's front air bag with a safe, new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #15V188000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rear reflex reflectors on your vehicle are the small strips on the back that help other drivers see you at night. In some 2013 BMW 5 Series models, these reflectors might not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reflectors don't work right, other drivers may not see your vehicle at night, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty reflectors with new ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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AIR BAGS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 535i Years

2017
1 recall
2016
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
4 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall

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