2016 BMW 435XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 435XI years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 435XI. That ranks 2nd out of 2 435XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 BMW 435XI problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1 · ~10,000 mi
Structure1 · ~24,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting150%10,000——
Structure150%24,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612018: 120181

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 BMW 435XI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW 435XI.

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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.

When it is cold with snow or sleet the doors are difficult to open and they will not close fully. The dash light indicates that the door is open. After driving for awhile the door will close. Happens with all 4 doors.

Structure · received Feb 16, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11073196

The automatic high beam lights come on and of at will. Driving at night is almost impossible. It is difficult to see the road. Dangerous to drive.

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 24, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10898324

Other BMW 435XI years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201620
2014 435XI51

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 435XI?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 435XI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.