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2014 BMW 535XI Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#5 most-complained of 5 535XI years

The 2014 BMW 535XI has 0 complaints and 1 recall in NHTSA data, ranking 5th of 5 model years, the lowest complaint index among them. It compares favorably to 2011 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2010 (complaint index 75, Avoid).

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
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Top 2014 BMW 535XI problems

NHTSA owner 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.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution50180—
2013No verdict2541—
2014No verdict001—

All BMW 535XI years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW 535XI reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2014 BMW 535XI, the lowest complaint index of the 5 model years with data, ranking it 5th (best) among them.
Does the 2014 BMW 535XI have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 15V188000) covers rear reflex reflectors that may not reflect enough light. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year BMW 535XI should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2011 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is marked Avoid, followed by 2010 at 75, also marked Avoid.
How does the 2014 535XI compare to the 2013 535XI?
The 2013 535XI has a complaint index of 4 with 1 recall, while the 2014 535XI has 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0, plus 1 recall.

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.