Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 535Xi. Hover a bar for the count.
2007
2008
2010
2011
2012
2013
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2008 BMW 535Xi - 123 complaints
- 2011 BMW 535Xi - 44 complaints
- 2010 BMW 535Xi - 26 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2008 BMW 535Xi - 123 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 535Xi | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW 535Xi | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 535Xi | 44 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 535Xi | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 535Xi | 123 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW 535Xi | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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. The rear reflex reflector |