2014 BMW 535xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 BMW 535xi has zero NHTSA complaints on record and one recall covering rear reflex reflectors. Among the 7 model years with data, it ranks 7th worst (meaning least complained-about), well below years like 2008 and 2011.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #7 of 7 535xi years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2014 BMW 535xi problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2014 BMW 535xi recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V188000Mar 31, 2015Electrical System13,443 vehicles
Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 compared with other 535xi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 535xi reliable?
- NHTSA shows 0 complaints for the 2014 535xi and only 1 recall, which is fewer reported issues than most other 535xi years, including 2008 (71 complaints) and 2011 (35 complaints).
- What recalls affect the 2014 BMW 535xi?
- NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 15V188000, for rear reflex reflectors that may not reflect enough light. BMW replaced the reflectors free of charge.
- What year BMW 535xi should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2008 and 2011 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint index scores of 100 and 83. The 2014 model has no complaints logged and is not one of the years to avoid.
- How does the 2014 535xi compare to other years?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2014 535xi 7th out of 7 model years for complaint volume, the lowest complaint activity in the lineup, with just 1 recall and no reported complaints.