2014 BMW 535D Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 BMW 535D has 2 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues with the high pressure fuel pump, including failure and contamination of surrounding fuel system components. One complaint describes stalling at over 119,000 miles with no service codes, requiring costly repairs not covered by BMW defect warranties.
Common Issues
- High pressure fuel pump failure. The pump fails causing engine stalling without warning or service codes, often requiring replacement of multiple fuel system parts due to contamination.
The vehicle has four recalls affecting various critical systems, primarily the air bag inflator and diesel fuel system components, including the high pressure fuel pump and EGR cooler. These recalls address safety defects that could result in injuries, engine stalls, or fires.
Recalls
- Driver’s air bag inflator (Recall 24V527000). Affected 1,145 vehicles including 2014 5 Series Sedan models. The inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect, risking metal fragments striking occupants. The fix is free replacement of the driver’s front air bag. Owner notification started September 6, 2024.
- High-pressure fuel pump (Recall 21V586000). Affects 11,216 vehicles including 2014-2016 535d models. The fuel pump may fail causing engine stall and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the pump at no cost. Owner notification was mailed January 14, 2022.
- EGR cooler leak and intake manifold fire risk (Recall 21V907000). Covers 50,404 vehicles including 2014-2016 535d models. Internal EGR cooler leaks can mix coolant with engine soot, leading to smoldering particles and melting intake manifold. Dealers replace the cooler and inspect or replace the manifold free of charge. Owner notifications were completed by July 6, 2022.
- EGR valve and cooler leak (Recall 18V755000). Affects 44,368 vehicles including 2014-2016 535d models. The EGR cooler may leak resulting in melting of the intake manifold and potential fire hazard. BMW will inspect and replace faulty components free of charge. Recall began May 13, 2019.
Owners with repeated repairs due to high pressure fuel pump failure or who face unresolved recall repairs related to critical safety defects should consider consulting their state’s lemon law provisions. These laws may offer protections for vehicles with ongoing mechanical or safety issues.
2014 BMW 535D Summary
2014
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
107133
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 BMW 535D
1145 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
2014 BMW 535D
11216 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 BMW 535D
50404 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
2014 BMW 535D
44368 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2014 BMW 535D
ID: 2122467FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car stalled at 119,000 miles giving no service codes or indications of need for service. Car stalled again at 122,000 miles and would not restart. BMW specialist found high pressure fuel pump failure and contamination of all surrounding fuel system components. Research into this issue shows a systemic failure of the high pressure fuel pumps on these vehicles but this particular VIN number is not supported in the existing recall. The repair cost of the components is greater than the value of the vehicle, with no defect coverage from BMW.
2014 BMW 535D
ID: 2088758FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
High pressure fuel pump failed … theres a recall for some exact model of cars but mines not on the list