BMW 535XI years to avoid
More than twice the 535XI's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 535XI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 535XI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 535XI problems
All model years combined.
- Engine30
- Electrical30
- Fuel system29
- Transmission18
- Tires18
- Airbags17
- Lights14
- Wheels13
- Seats9
- Seat belts6
- Brakes5
- Visibility4
BMW 535XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 92 | 4 | Body | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | 75 | 18 | Tires | 24,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 51 | 35 | Tires | 19,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 76 | 15 | Fuel system | 59,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 26 | 71 | Electrical | 93,003 | 0 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW 535XI
What years of the BMW 535XI should you avoid?
2008. It has more than twice the BMW 535XI's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 71, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used BMW 535XI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 535XI?
Engine, with 30 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (30) and fuel system (29).
How many recalls does the BMW 535XI have?
1 recall between 2007 and 2013. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.
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