KnownCarProblemsBMW 535xi Problems by Year
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 535xi since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2011, 2012. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 535xi problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 535xi | 35 | Wheels and tires | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 535xi | 71 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
0 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 535xi
- What years of the BMW 535xi have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (71), 2011 (35), 2012 (18).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 535xi?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (26), engine (25), fuel system (20).
- Which BMW 535xi years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (1), 2013 (4), 2010 (15). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.