BMW 535xi recalls & problems by year
2 recalls and 143 owner complaints across 6 model years (2008–2014).
Most complaints200871 complaints
Most recalls20141 recall
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | — | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2011 | — | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2010 | — | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2008 | — | 18–20 mpg | 0 | 71 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Electrical system — 30 complaints
- Engine — 26 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 24 complaints
- Air bags — 21 complaints
- Power train — 18 complaints
- Tires — 18 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 14 complaints
- Wheels — 13 complaints