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2007 BMW 535xi Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

17/100

#6 most-complained of 7 535xi years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 BMW 535xi has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 535xi model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2007 BMW 535xi problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (100%)

2007 BMW 535xi recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other 535xi years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002007200820102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict1710—
2008Avoid10071019
2010Caution67150—

All BMW 535xi years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 BMW 535xi a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 BMW 535xi ranks #6 of 7 among 535xi model years (Complaint Index 17/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 535xi?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
Does the 2007 BMW 535xi have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 BMW 535xi in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.