2008 BMW 535I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
116
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BMW 535I
The 2008 BMW 535I has received a total of 116 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (27 complaints), Exterior Lighting (16 complaints), and Electrical System (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 BMW 535I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 BMW 535I, potentially affecting up to 134,100 vehicles.
Recall 13V407000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 134,100 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more...
Consequence: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 BMW 535I
116 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 535I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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The vehicle front passenger seat sensor MAT (SRS) failure. This is a safety-related issue. The same item was recalled for prior years' models. A recall should issued be for this model and and year.
The vehicle front passenger seat sensor MAT (SRS) failure. This is a safety-related issue. The same item was recalled for prior years' models. A recall should issued be for this model and and year.
HPFP IS GOING BAD ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON LONG CRANK START
HPFP IS GOING BAD ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON LONG CRANK START
Safety Rating for the 2008 BMW 535I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BMW 535I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BMW 535I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 BMW 535I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
611714 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge * No-start condition * Consumer power reduction (reduced blower speed, heated seats operation, etc.) * The following fault codes may be stored in the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 BMW 535I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 535I
- 2008 BMW 535I (current)
- 2009 BMW 535I — 100 complaints
- 2010 BMW 535I — 81 complaints
- 2011 BMW 535I — 153 complaints
- 2012 BMW 535I — 86 complaints
- 2013 BMW 535I — 59 complaints