2012 BMW 535XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 535XI years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 535XI. That ranks 3rd out of 7 535XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (8 complaints, 44%), typically at around 15,815 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 8 | 44% | 15,815 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 22% | 20,565 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 35,360 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 9,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 535XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
Front headlights builds up condensation and alot of water. Lowering visibility.
My car has 76,000 miles on it and the error popped up on the main screen of " "passenger restraint system malfunction." it advised me to take the car to a service center which i did. Bmw of wichita diagnosed the issue as the passenger seat mat needed to be replaced. They quoted me $2,500 to fix the…
Water condenses inside the front headlights impacting the performance of the lighting ssystem. Reported this when the car was new but was told it was normal. Since then i have found many others reporting the same problem
The passenger side seat heater suddenly began to overheat when the car was approximately 3 years old. The heat became so intense it was necessary to turn off the heater for fear of burns. The seat was replaced under warranty. The problem just recurred with the new seat, three years after the first…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 535xi. While operating the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Other BMW 535XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 535XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 535XI | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 535XI | 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 2012 BMW 535XI?
Owners most often report tires, wheels, exterior lighting problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 535XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.