BMW 535XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 106 owner complaints for the BMW 535XI (model years 2007–2008, 2010–2014). The most reported problem area is electrical system (26 complaints), followed by engine (21 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (71), 2011 (35) and 2012 (18). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 535XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 1 of 7 | |
| Engine | 21 | 2 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 2 of 7 | |
| Power train | 15 | 2 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 14 | 2 of 7 |
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.