2012 BMW 535I power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 BMW 535I — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“BMW N63 Engine Powertrain Issues 2012 535i The N63 engine, utilized in various BMW models including the 2012 535i, has been subject to multiple customer complaints regarding premature timing chain wear and other powertrain-related issues. This led BMW to introduce a "Customer Care Package,"…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
“While driving heard a loud noise and oil start pouring out the bottom of the car.. After getting my Vehicle looked at BMW dealership informed me that the drive shaft had broken and fell in the engine and caused a hole in the engine and damaging the oil pan also”
filed May 22, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 535I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 535I | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 535I | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 535I | 17 | 15% |
| 2010 535I | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 535I | 6 | 8% |
| 2008 535I | 6 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 BMW 535I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.