2014 BMW 435XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 435XI years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 435XI. That is the most of any 435XI model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 14,050 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW 435XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 14,050 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 15,008 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 20% | 100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW 435XI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Intermittent the doors will not unlock using the usual method of pulling on the door handle. They only way to open the door when locked inside is from the center console unlock button. If the battery were to be low, i would be trapped in the car. I've had passengers who felt trapped because they…
The driver door cannot be unlocked from the inside of the vehicle. Pulling the door handle does not unlock/open the door. The proposed solution by the dealership to lower the window and use the mechanical key to open the door, is not acceptable in the case that one has to exit the car in an…
A few weeks before my accident i started having issues with the cruise control because it was not able to read the sensors i would have to go to the front bumper and wipe it off with water for it to work. Two weeks after i was driving in the interstate not using the cruise control when all the…
Car was involved in a 20mph accident when another driver entered my lane and stopped in front of my car. My car then burst into flames and was consumed by the fire in a matter of minutes.
Adaptive headlights shine off to the right into the woods. Dealer said its so you can see the deer on the side of the road. Automatic wiper blades shut off during heavy rains automatic headlight on during the day off on a night. *tr
Other BMW 435XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 435XI | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 435XI?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 435XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW 435XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 435XI model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.