The 2010 BMW 535i has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 134,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an…
Consequence
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
19
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12
ENGINE
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
3crashes1fires2injuries
AIR BAGS
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SEAT BELTS
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
Total complaints81
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Consistent fuel pump error code 2aaf”
“I was told by bmw that the high pressure fuel pump for these vehicles are under warranty for 100,000 miles or 10 years. I just purchased the vehicle to not only drive from new jersey to new york and shut down. Since then it caused an accident and the used dealer is just ignoring everything. I was…”
“I was told by bmw that the high pressure fuel pump for these vehicles are under warranty for 100,000 miles or 10 years. I just purchased the vehicle to not only drive from new jersey to new york and shut down. Since then it caused an accident and the used dealer is just ignoring everything. I was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact coasted and manually steered the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the fuel pump warning light was illuminated. The contact had the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 535i. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact coasted and manually steered the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the fuel pump warning light was illuminated. The contact had the…”
“Receiving p0087 low pressure fuel, car goes into drivetrain malfunction. Fix is replacing high pressure fuel pump.”
“Several times I was placed in peril while traveling at high rates of speed then the car stalls on us highway 95. There were also times when the car stalled while driving less than 35mph. When this happens I have no real control to steer the wheel, no prior warning or issues with the car to…”
“When staring up, extended crank/slow startup . Contacted bmw 'fuel pump issue'. Not covered on current recalls because of year of car. All other 5 series have an open recall for the same problem”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 535i as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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