Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 535Xi, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2007
2008
2010
2011
2012
2013
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2008 BMW 535Xi - 45 complaints in its first 8 years (71 to date)
- 2011 BMW 535Xi - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2012 BMW 535Xi - 18 complaints in its first 8 years (18 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2011 BMW 535Xi - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2008 BMW 535Xi - 45 complaints in its first 8 years (71 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 535Xi | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW 535Xi | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 535Xi | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 535Xi | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 535Xi | 71 | 45 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW 535Xi | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V188000 | 2013-2014 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. |