2011 BMW 535XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 535XI years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 535XI. That ranks 2nd out of 7 535XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (9 complaints, 26%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 9 | 26% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 20% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 20% | 5,967 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 14% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 14% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 44,586 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 535XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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.
After bringing my car to bmw of buena park to take care of a couple of recalls, a couple of miles after i get on the freeway at about 60 mph the car lost power and i heard the emergency sound on my dashboard, the emergency light came on and a message on my screen saying ' drive moderately, maximum…
I was driving 60 mph when the engine seized. The rpms fell to 0 and the steering wheel became very stiff. I pulled on the side of the road tried to start the car, nothing happened and i had to call the tow truck. None of the lights came on. Everything looked fine and very misterious. After the…
My 2 year-old son's leg was fractured when the driver's side power seat malfunctioned while adjusting the seat. The seat went back into the farthest position without stopping fracturing my son's left leg who was in a forward facing car seat in back. The vehicle was parked at the time of the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 535XI. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR THREE WEEKS, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ERHARD BMW BLOOMFIELD, 1845 S TELEGRAPH RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VANOSE HOUSING BOLT FRACTURED INSIDE…
Malfunction or failure of thermostat and water pump, resulted in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. Indicating a critical overheating condition and my car stopped in the middle of the road and i almost got in a rear end crash. I had to be towed to a shop and they…
Other BMW 535XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 535XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 535XI | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 535XI | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 535XI | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 535XI | 71 | 0 |
| 2007 535XI | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 535XI?
Owners most often report tires, power train, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 535XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.