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2010 BMW 535xiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW 535xi, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2010 BMW 535xi
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints152 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 BMW 535xi has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system41
Electrical system42
Engine40
Fuel system, gasoline30
Air bags20
Power train20
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Steering10
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2010 BMW 535xi recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other 535xi year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 535xi median. How we score

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In owners' words

What 535xi owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2010 BMW 535XI, CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN MAINTAINED AT BMW DEALERSHIP, AND CURRENT ON ALL INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, AND MAINTENANCE. FIRE OCCURRED IN DUNCAN DOUGHNUTS DRIVE THROUGH, SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE WHILE AT DRIVE THROUGH LINE.…
Complaint 10985883 · May 15, 2017 · 83,000 miles
WHILE TRAVELING IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC ON BUSY ROADWAY THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED OPERATING(ON-BOARD COMPUTER DISPLAY). I RECEIVED A MESSAGE INDICATING THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE BUT SHOULD BE CHECKED. I MANAGED TO STEER THE VEHICLE FROM THE MAIN ROADWAY BEFORE THE POWER STEERING CEASED TO…
Complaint 10944420 · Jan 11, 2017 · 51,400 miles
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AT 51000 MILES CASUING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RANDOMLY WITHOUT WARNING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. TECHNICIAN STATES I NEED ALL SIX INJECTORS REPLACED.
Complaint 10809874 · Dec 13, 2015 · 51,166 miles

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