2016 BMW 535D recalls

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V907000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Diesel recallThe EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles…Fuel systemFree replacement50KunitsNov 202121V586000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Diesel recallThe high-pressure fuel pump may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement11KunitsJul 202118V755000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallIf the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot.Engine & powertrainFree replacement44KunitsOct 201816V914000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.Air bagsFree replacement3,506unitsDec 201615V718000 · BMW OF North America, LlcChild Seat recallThe affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards…Seats & beltsFree repair7,162unitsOct 2015