2008 BMW 535xi Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 7 535xi years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 BMW 535xi has 71 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 7 535xi model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 4 fires and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 71
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2008 BMW 535xi problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System28 (39%)
- Engine19 (27%)
- Fuel System15 (21%)
- Airbags13 (18%)
- Structure & Body8 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (11%)
- Seat Belts6 (8%)
- Other4 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (6%)
- Brakes3 (4%)
2008 BMW 535xi recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 BMW 535xi fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other 535xi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 BMW 535xi a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 BMW 535xi ranks worst among 535xi model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 71 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 2008 BMW 535xi?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (28 complaints), engine (19 complaints), and fuel system (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 93,003 miles.
- Does the 2008 BMW 535xi have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 BMW 535xi in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 BMW 535xi?
- EPA rates the 2008 BMW 535xi at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.