Does the 2008 BMW 535xi have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 BMW 535xi, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 90,752 miles.

Which BMW 535xi year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2008 BMW 535xi has the most electrical complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 BMW 535xi?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 535xi is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 BMW 535xi Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 BMW 535xi, 39% of all 71 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 7 535xi model years. These complaints report 4 fires and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,752 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 28; 39% of 71
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 90,752 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 BMW 535xi electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 22, 2012, latest May 27, 2024.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to May 2024; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 BMW 535xi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 535xi model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20070 (0%)
200828 (39%)
20105 (33%)
20110 (0%)
20122 (11%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 535xi have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 BMW 535xi, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 90,752 miles.
Which BMW 535xi year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2008 BMW 535xi has the most electrical complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 BMW 535xi?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 535xi is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.