2008 BMW 535XI problems by component
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 535XI, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 26 | 37% | 88,500 mi |
| Engine → | 16 | 23% | 70,442 mi |
| Air Bags → | 13 | 18% | 93,731 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 13 | 18% | 127,225 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 15% | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 8% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 7% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.