2008 BMW 535XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 535XI years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 535XI. That is the most of any 535XI model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (26 complaints, 37%), typically at around 88,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 71owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 535XI 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 | 26 | 37% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 23% | 70,442 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 18% | 93,731 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 18% | 127,225 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 15% | 93,502 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 8% | 93,731 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 7% | 90,461 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 67,716 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 96,350 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 535XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 BMW 535XI.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car is over heating. Replace water pump and thermostat. Car still over heating. Bad water pumps.
the taillight, blinker and reverse light all went out and when I pulled the components out To check to see if the bulbs are burnt all of the bulbs are perfectly fine, but the aluminum pieces were sparking, and the whole component will not work
Station wagon lift gate has severe wiring failures between the lift gate and body. This problem is well known throught the blog community. Broken wires cause failures, and electrical danger, to the rear lighting system that includes brake, running, back up, and turn signals. Also effected is the…
The passenger seat occupancy sensor stopped working. On the NHSTA website I found where BMW offered a 15 year warranty for this part. What was the negotiation with NHSTA that BMW offered this warranty? It is warranty SI B01 01 18. My car on the list is the E60 and E61 with option 456 (Comfort…
The vehicle's engine caught fire approximately 13 1/2 hours after last having been driven. I parked it in my driveway at 9pm on April 15, 2022. I was alerted to a fire in the engine by my neighbor at 10:30am on April 16, 2022. The entire engine was engulfed in flames, melting all of the plastic…
Other BMW 535XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 535XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 535XI | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 535XI | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 535XI | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 535XI | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 71 | 0 |
| 2007 535XI | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 535XI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 535XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 BMW 535XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 535XI model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.